§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much public expenditure is invested each year in the new towns.
§ Sir George YoungThe forecast outturn of net public capital investment by the English new towns in 1981–82 is £105 million—after deducting receipts from special disposals. The provision for 1982–83 is £112 million.
§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total sum realised so far through the sale of the assets of the new towns.
§ Sir George YoungNew towns have been selling assets since their inception in 1946. A total figure is not available. The English new towns have realised £356 million from the sale of assets since April 1979.