§ 59. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs by what amount the gross expenditure of local authorities has increased between the years 1951–52 and 1956–57; and what amount this is expressed in percentage.
§ Mr. H. BrookeGross expenditure of local authorities on revenue account—including special funds and revenue moneys used for capital purposes—rose from £988 million in 1951–52 to £1,477 million in 1956–57, an increase of 49 per cent. The corresponding figures for capital account are £426 million, £560 million and 31 per cent. The amounts for 1956–57 are estimates.