§ 23. Mr. PatnickTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the level of expenditure on the estate action programme in 1987–88; and what is planned for 1988–89.
§ Mr. TrippierWe increased the resources made available under the estate action programme from £75 million in 1987–88 to £140 million in 1988–89. A further 36 per cent. increase to £190 million is planned for next financial year.