HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 cc1909-10
56. Mr. TURTON

asked the Minister of Health whether he will, at an early date, make a complete re-examination and re-formulation of the system of Government grants under the Local Government Act, 1929?

Mr. R. S. HUDSON

In accordance with the provisions of Section 110 of the Local Government Act, 1929, an investigation has to be made before the end of March next, in consultation with the associations of local authorities, into the method of distribution of the block grants payable under the Act, and a report of the result of the investigation laid before Parliament. This investigation is now in progress.