HC Deb 06 July 1987 vol 119 c53W
Dr. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many projects to date are covered by urban development grants; how much public expenditure is involved in the current financial year; and how much is committed thereby in future years.

Mr. Ridley

A total of 242 projects have been approved for urban development grant to date. The total public expenditure on these projects is estimated at £124 million, of which £65 million had been incurred up to the end of 1986–87. Of the remaining £59 million, it is estimated that £25 million will be incurred in the current financial year.