HC Deb 26 April 1989 vol 151 c586W
70. Mr. Hind

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have participated in the estates programme; at what cost; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

Over 200 local authorities in England have participated in discussions and received advice under our estate action initiative and by 31 March 1989, 110 had received additional resources totalling £260 million. A further £190 million is being made available under the estate action programme in the current financial year.