HC Deb 25 February 1958 vol 583 c25W
59. Mr. Randall

asked 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. Brooke

Gross 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.

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