§ Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he received a letter from the Town Clerk of Portsmouth asking for financial assistance for redevelopment, education, welfare and health; and what action he proposes to take on it.
§ Mr. CrossmanI received a letter on 15th March informing me of a resolution of the council expressing concern at the present general grant system—which I share—and urging that increased financial aid should be given to local authorities. The council's views are being taken into account in the Government's examination of local government finance.