§ 32. Mr. Channonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if, when considering what kind of interim help he will give to ratepayers suffering hardship, he will pay special attention to the needs of seaside ratepayers.
§ Sir K. JosephIn so far as seaside—or any other ratepayers—suffer hardship the Government are considering their position.
§ Mr. ChannonIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is no doubt that there is 227 hardship not only in seaside areas but in other areas? He has promised that there will be some interim aid. Can he not quickly say what it will be, or do we have to wait until next year when the Allen Committee reports?
§ Sir K. JosephMy hon. Friend is wrong in saying that I have promised that there will be interim aid. What I have promised is that the Government will be considering urgently whether any interim aid is necessary.