§ 66. Dr. Littleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, from the contribution made annually by Northern Ireland to the Imperial Exchequer, he will, year by year, earmark a substantial sum towards a post-war credit fund to be handed over to the Government of Northern Ireland for grants towards housing, the financing of industry, agriculture, economic and other necessary services in the post-war period?
§ Sir K. WoodI do not think it would be practicable or proper to earmark now any specific provision towards the cost of such services after the war, whether in Northern Ireland or in the rest of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MathersIs the right hon. Gentleman aware, or does he agree, that the contribution of Scotland is far larger than that of Northern Ireland and that the need in respect of housing is urgent?