HC Deb 29 May 1970 vol 801 c612W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the fact that a negotiated agreement with the local authorities and their associations on the question of costs towards the strengthening of tower blocks has not been reached, and that the settlement contained in Circular 29/70 is not accepted by local authorities, he will refer this disputed question to independent arbitration.

Mr. Freeson:

No. The extent of Exchequer assistance towards the cost of dealing with these blocks is a matter for Government decision.