HC Deb 17 November 1952 vol 507 cc120-1W
82. Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what amount of money Durham County Council has been authorised to spend in the making-up of private streets in that county for 1953.

Mr. Marples

No specific sum has been authorised for 1953. My right hon. Friend is considering the Council's proposals and will be communicating with them shortly.

83. Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government to what formula he works in allocating the amount of money to local authorities in the making-up of private streets.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend has asked local authorities to confine their proposals to the most urgent works for the present and each case is considered on its merits.

Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total amount of money to be expended for the year 1952 on the making-up of private streets throughout the country.

Mr. Marples

The actual expenditure during the year on making-up private streets is not recorded separately.