§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when his Department received the London borough of Greenwich's bid for the 1987–88 inner area programme; what approvals have so far been given and at what annual cost; what projects remain to be approved and at what annual cost; and when he expects to announce decisions on the remaining projects.
§ Mr. TrippierThe bid was received on 1 December 1986. Subsequently there have been consultations with Greenwich and other Government Departments. Approval has been given to continuing commitments arising from the traditional urban programme and other designated district arrangements at a cost of £799,000 in 1987–88. Decisions are outstanding on 12 projects costing in total £743,000 in 1987–88. I shall write to the hon. Member shortly.