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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010.


Infrastructure Planning: Funding

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have estimated the volume of national infrastructure project applications likely to be made by the 50 smallest councils; and whether they plan to provide assistance with the costs to the smallest councils.
Answer

The Government have not made any estimate of the volume of applications for nationally significant infrastructure projects likely to be made by the 50 smallest local authorities; we do not however generally anticipate that local authorities will submit such applications. Funding of such projects is a matter for the scheme promoter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2916; 718 c353WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Finance Infrastructure Local government Planning permission
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk