HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 c383W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total value of the bids he received from English local authorities under the 1990–91 green house programme; and what sum he allocated.

Mr. Yeo

In 1991 the Department received £150 million worth of bids for the £10 million available in the first year of the green house programme, 1991–92. Up to £50 million is currently earmarked for the programme in 1992–93.