§ 101. Mr. Footasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government to what extent he proposes to sanction loans for municipal offices during the quarter beginning 31st March, 1952; how much will be the sum involved; and what local authorities will benefit.
§ Mr. MarplesMy right hon. Friend cannot give a figure in advance. Expenditure on new office building of all kinds is now severely restricted and he can only consider sanctioning loans for this purpose where the need is exceptionally urgent.
§ Mr. Footasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the details of the £223.104 for municipal offices issued 105W as loans during the quarter ended 31st March, 1952, showing where these offices are being built; and how much of the money has been allocated to heavily bombed cities.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanThe total of £223,104 comprised loans of varying amounts for 44 different local authorities in England and Wales, including Plymouth, Southampton, Bristol and Walthamstow. Most of these loans were for the purchase of land or existing buildings, adaptations and office equipment, as distinct from new building.