§ Mr. RYLAND ADKINSasked the President of the Local Government Board whether, in view of the statement of the Prime Minister on the 18th March, in answer to a deputation that the length of time permitted for the repayment of loans raised by local education authorities for school buildings was very much too short, and that he hoped they might be able, in that direction, to afford something in the nature of immediate relief, he could announce whether an extension of the terms of repayment of such loans had been decided on; and, if so, what extension?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. John Burns)As I indicated in reply to a previous question, I am ready to consider any representations which a local authority may make to me on this subject in connection with any application for sanction to borrow for the erection of school buildings. I may add that the desire for an extension of periods for the repayment of these loans is by no means universal.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEWill the right hon. Gentleman use his influence with his colleagues to get the loan system extended to the spending departments of the Army and Navy?