asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the total amount of moneys allocated each year since 1970 in the public capital programme for the development of the telecommunications system; and the total amount expended in each year.
Written Answers. - Telecommunications System Expenditure.
483.
Following is the information:
|
Financial Year |
Amount allocated in the Public Capital Programme for development of the telephone system (a) |
Amount expended |
|
|
£m. |
£m. |
||
|
April 1970-March 1971 |
9.3 |
9.5 |
|
|
April 1971-March 1972 |
11.1 |
11.4 |
|
|
April 1972-March 1973 |
17.2 |
16.6 |
|
|
April 1973-March 1974 |
24.0 |
24.0 |
|
|
April-December 1974 (9 months) |
23.0 |
23.1 |
|
|
1975 |
45.1 |
(b) |
44.6 |
|
1976 |
50.0 |
46.1 |
|
|
1977 |
57.0 |
48.3 |
|
|
1978 |
61.0 |
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Note (a) Allocations are made in the Public Capital Programme for development of the telephone system only.
Note (b) Excludes an allocation of £2.04 m. in respect of a trade credit which was availed of.