HC Deb 27 November 1958 vol 596 c75W
92. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Education if he is aware that the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation is prepared to assist in the establishment of a new social welfare centre in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent; if he is further aware that the preparatory work for the centre is complete, and that the cost is likely to be in the region of £8,500; and if he will make a contribution towards the cost, having regard to the fact that the centre would be for the benefit of the whole community and not for the mining community alone.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

I have been aware of this proposal, but Weston Coyney already has a community centre, which my Department helped to equip in 1954. If it needs enlarging, I might be able to make a further grant. I do not feel able, however, to contribute towards the cost of a second centre in this small area.