HC Deb 02 July 1925 vol 185 c2795
56. Mr. CECIL WILSON

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the accumulated arrears of rates for the city of Sheffield now amount to £536,298; that during the year ending 31st March, 1925, 47,180 summonses were issued for non-payment of rates; that the guardians' debt now amounts, for unemployment alone, to £698,000; and that the additional burden imposed upon the city by the Regulations of the Minister of Labour amount to £600 per week; and whether the Government propose to grant substantial subsidies to this black spot?

Mr. N. CHAMBERLAIN

I can add nothing to the reply given to a similar question put by the hon. Member on the 26th March last.

Forward to