§ 131. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the rising rate demands by the Kent County Council and other local authorities, particulars of which have been sent to him, he will consult his 43W colleagues with a view to devising some system to avoid any further demands on local authorities which would increase their rates.
§ Mr. MarplesLocal expenditure, like national expenditure depends mainly upon decisions of policy. True economy requires a nice balance between what is desirable and what is practicable.