HC Deb 28 February 1956 vol 549 cc97-8W
7. Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in making payment to local authorities for repair of damage to coastal works caused by the North Sea storms and floods of January, 1953, he will allow for the cost of their own labour employed directly by the local authorities on the same basis as that allowed for contract or other labour brought in from outside.

Mr. Powell

No. These grants are based on the additional expenditure incurred on account of the floods or storms. Normal wages of council employees cannot be included.