HC Deb 15 October 1968 vol 770 cc86-7W
62. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he proposes to announce the scale of Government contribution to local relief funds following on recent flooding; and whether such contribution will be on the basis of indemnifying local authorities for necessary expenditure incurred.

Mr. Greenwood

The Government will announce their contribution to local relief funds when they are able to determine what will be an appropriate amount. This contribution will be determined independently of any assistance which may be given to local authorities in respect of their own expenditure and which will have regard to the scale of the damage, the availability of specific grants and insurance, and the extent of local resources.