HC Deb 22 January 1992 vol 202 c195W
22. Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the present situation with regard to the release of RECHAR funding; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Yeo

The United Kingdom's RECHAR programmes are being blocked by Commissioner Millan's unjustifiable refusal to approve them.

31. Mr. Beith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance is given by his Department to local authorities on applications under the RECHAR programme for EC support for environmental projects in former coal-mining areas.

Mr. Yeo

None at present, as the United Kingdom's RECHAR programmes are being blocked by Commissioner Millan's unjustifiable refusal to approve them.