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120.
Mr. Meacher
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the total of public investment in new construction for the year 1970–71, both the absolute figures and per capita, for the regions, respectively, of East Anglia, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside, South-West, South-East, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, North-West, North, and East Midlands.
Mr. Channon
Following is the information:
| Public Investment in New Construction in 1970–71 | ||
| Region | (a) In £ million | (b) £ per head of 1970 resident population |
| East Anglia | 73·4 | 44 |
| West Midlands | 220·3 | 43 |
| Yorkshire and Humber-side | 172·5 | 36 |
| South-West | 172·6 | 46 |
| South-East | 761·2 | 44 |
| Scotland | 325·6 | 63 |
| Wales | 134·7 | 49 |
| Northern Ireland | 75·7 | 50 |
| North-West | 329·0 | 48 |
| North | 181·2 | 54 |
| East Midlands | 113·4 | 34 |
Note: These are preliminary estimates based on incomplete data and may be revised later.