HC Deb 07 April 1960 vol 621 c59W
2. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that residents in Stanley Road, Scunthorpe, have to pay drainage rates twice over, to two distinct drainage authorities; what action he will take to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Godber

Like other general ratepayers throughout the country, the residents of Stanley Road, Scunthorpe, contribute through the general rates to the land drainage and other work of the river board. In addition, some of these residents pay drainage rates to the Scunthorpe Internal Drainage Board. This

APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS IN WALES FOR COURSES AT FORESTER TRAINING SCHOOLS
1957 1958 1959 Total
Applications received 24 53 26 103
Applications allowed 3 1 4
Applications allowed for entry to Gwydyr School 3 1 4

One person who applied before 1957 is eligible for entry and is expected to be allocated to Gwydyr School. Three persons who applied in 1957, ten in 1958 and seven in 1959 have still to obtain the necessary practical experience and/or to pass qualifying examinations and, if successful, are expected to be allocated to Gwydyr School.