PUBLIC UTILITY WORKS (GRANTS).

HC Deb 22 February 1921 vol 138 cc778-9W

Major PRESCOTT

asked the Prime Minister what sum has been disbursed to local authorities by Lord St. David's committee for the carrying out of works of public utility to relieve the necessities of the unemployed?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Grants to local authorities, amounting approximately to £470,000, have been sanctioned by Lord St. David's Committee for assisting them in carrying out works of public utility to relieve unemployment.