§ Mr. Maddenasked the Prime Minister what criteria Her Majesty's Government use in deciding, in cases of fire disasters, whether (a) to make a direct contribution from central Government funds to the cost of restoration and repairs or (b) to leave the relevant local authority to bear the cost through increased borrowing; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterDecisions about such matters are made in the light of the circumstances surrounding individual cases.