HC Deb 26 July 1955 vol 544 c975
9. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have applied for loan sanction in connection with private street works in the last 12 months; what was the total sum involved; and in how many cases sanction was refused.

Mr. Deedes

A total of 299 loans for private street works was sanctioned in the 12 months ended 30th June, 1955, involving a total sum of £1,579,325. No application was refused in that period.