§ 8. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Minister of Education how far the proposed building cuts will affect the schemes of rural community councils for new village halls, and, in particular, in the county of Warwickshire.
§ Miss HorsbrughUntil the Government have completed the review of capital expenditure which was announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, it is not possible to say what will be the effect on schemes for village halls.
§ Mr. Desmond DonnellyWill the right hon. Lady bear in mind the great importance of village halls in scattered rural 1692 communities and do all in her power to carry on the general policies which have been followed since the war?
§ Miss HorsbrughI fully appreciate the valuable work that is being done by village halls, and how important these halls are to rural areas.