HC Deb 02 March 1955 vol 537 c296W
Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the sum paid to local authorities by the Exchequer under Sections 16 and 25 of the Housing Act, 1949, for each of the years 1950 to 1954, inclusive.

Mr. Sandys

The sums paid to local authorities in England and Wales by the Exchequer under Sections 16 and 25 of the Housing Act, 1949, have been as follows:

Financial year Amount
£
1950–51 … … 179
1951–52 … … 2,276
1952–53 … … 12,621
1953–54 … … 29,854