HC Deb 13 April 1960 vol 621 c134W
67 and 68. Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health (1) what decision he has given with reference to the application of the Oldham Corporation for approval of plans to build and equip a child welfare centre on the Holt's estate at Oldham at an approximate estimated cost of £15,000;

(2) what decision he has given with reference to the application of the Oldham Corporation to adapt a building at Derker, Oldham, as a child welfare centre at an estimated approximate cost of £3,000.

Miss Pitt

In view of general economic need to limit the amount of building work that can be approved under Section 22 of the National Health Service Act and the many competing demands, my right hon. and learned Friend has, with regret, had to inform Oldham Corporation that he will not be able, so far as he can foresee at the moment, to recommend loan sanction this year for the projects at Holts Estate and Derker.