HC Deb 19 October 1939 vol 352 cc1081-2W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether it is proposed to give financial assistance to-local authorities controlling docks, markets, and other enterprises, which have been adversely affected by the war?

Captain Crookshank

Losses arising from the war constitute a risk to which all classes of the community are liable, and the enterprises of local authorities cannot be singled out for special treatment by the Government.