§ 84. Mr. Mitchisonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that, owing to an error made and admitted by the Registrar General, the population of the urban district of Corby was under-estimated as at 30th June, 1954, with the result that the council will lose a substantial sum which, on a correct estimate, they would have received by way of Exchequer Equalisation Grant; and whether he will made good that loss, by a special grant or otherwise.
§ Mr. SandysI am aware of the circumstances of this case. The payment affected is not an Exchequer Equalisation Grant, but a payment by the county council under Section 9 of the Local Government Act, 1948. I have no statutory power which would enable me to follow the course which the hon. Member suggests.