§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much was166W spent by her Department and agencies on rural housing enablers in (a) 2000–01, (b) 2001–02, (c) 2002–03 to date; and if she will break down the spending by (i) category and (ii) region in each year. [81141]
§ Alun MichaelTotal spend on the Rural Housing Enabler Programme by the Countryside Agency on behalf of DEFRA in 2000–01 to 2002–03 by region is as shown in the table. A breakdown of the type of activity undertaken is not available centrally.
£ Region 2000–011 2001–02 2002–032 North West 15,785 31,920 42,340 East Midlands 31,571 78,279 72,126 East of England 47,357 65,154 92,127 North East 15,785 16,639 23,167 South West 15,786 49,060 208,794 South East 31,572 23,500 106,412 West Midlands 15,786 51,495 20,976 Yorkshire and the Humber 47,358 46,481 68,640 Total 221,000 362,528 634,582 1Figures are based on number of projects in each region and mean cost. Total actual spend for 2000–01 was £221,000 2Forecast