HC Deb 23 July 1957 vol 574 cc32-3W
77. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have, to date, made application for additional financial assistance under Section 5 of the Housing Subsidies Act. 1956; and to how many local authorities such assistance has been given.

81. Mr. Gibson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have applied for additional assistance under Section 5 of the Housing Subsidies Act, 1956; how many have been refused; and what are the criteria taken into consideration in determining these applications.

Mr. Bevins

Twenty-one local authorities have made applications. Fourteen have been refused and the remaining seven are still under consideration. My right hon. Friend is at present reviewing the conditions under which this subsidy is payable.