§ 74. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health the expenditure in the current year, and for comparison that in 1929–30, in respect of the two chief items which constitute the economies of £20,000,000 effected on the basis of the 1929–30 expenditure?
Sir H. YOUNGThe total expenditure including capital expenditure from all sources of local authorities in England and Wales in 1929–30 on education and highways amounted to £89,550,000 and £66,650,000 respectively. I regret that I have no information as to the corresponding expenditure in the current year.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs there any information as to how the estimate of £20,000,000 of economies is arrived at?
Sir H. YOUNGI have given the information for which the hon. Member asked in the question, and, if any further 814 details or information are required on the subject, I shall be happy to give them to him.