§ Mr. Alisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether expenditure by local authorities under the enlarged Urban Programme will automatically be subject to Government financial support; or whether such support will be discretionary.
§ Mr. FreesonApproved local authority expenditure under the enlarged Urban Programme will be eligible for Government assistance under the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 or other legislation. These powers to pay grants are discretionary, but I expect that grant will almost invariably be given.