asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total amount of money made available from central Government funds in repair grants for outstanding buildings and conservation areas in the fiscal year 1978–79.

Expenditure by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland under the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 and the Planning (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 in respect of repairs to listed buildings and in conservation areas amounted to £149,772.