HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c613W
23. Mr. Patnick

To 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. Trippier

We 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.