§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what he expects to be the net outturn of Government expenditure on housing improvement grants in Wales for the financial years 1983–84 and 1984–85;
(2) what was the net Government expenditure on housing improvement grants in Wales year by year and at constant prices from 1979 to date.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many housing improvement grants have been paid in Wales year by year from 1975 to date.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe information requested is as follows:
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe volume of urban aid expenditure in Wales for the financial years 1979–80 to date is:
£ million 1979–80 4.6 1980–81 6.1 1981–82 8.4 1982–83 18.4 These figures are given in cash terms which is consistent with the new basis of public expenditure planning. Information at constant prices is no longer available.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the number of jobs created in Wales as a result of urban aid expenditure on industry-related projects in Wales for the years 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1983–84.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what will be the percentage difference in urban aid expenditure in Wales between 1983–84 and 1984–85.
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§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasDecisions on the urban programme allocations for 1984–85 will be announced as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to give consideration to the allocation of urban aid expenditure in Wales for 1984–85; and when he expects to announce details of his allocation.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasWe are currently considering the level of resources to be devoted to the urban programme in 1984–85 and my right hon. Friend will be announcing individual allocations early in the new year.