HC Deb 14 July 1953 vol 517 c142W
71. Mr. Hargreaves

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities, since the passage of the Housing Act, 1952, have applied for permission to reduce or suspend the annual contribution to the housing repairs account; and the number of cases where permission has been given.

Mr. Marples

The numbers are 33 and 13 respectively.