HC Deb 10 March 1915 vol 70 c1389
29. Sir RYLAND ADKINS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Grant in aid of housing will be included in the Estimates for the current year; and, if so, on what principle it will be distributed?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I assume that my hon Friend refers to the Public Health Grant which was part of the scheme proposed last year for revised Grants in aid of local taxation. I am afraid that in present circumstances it will not be possible to proceed with that scheme.

Mr. RAFFAN

Will the right hon. Gentleman give some of the schemes consideration so that no unnecessary obstacle is put in the way?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I should like to consider that very carefully, because I think it desirable that there should be restrictions in the matter of borrowing by municipalities.

Mr. RAFFAN

In the case of housing schemes urgently required will the right hon. Gentleman give the matter every consideration?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

An urgent need for houses is a consideration which undoubtedly will weigh with the Treasury.