HC Deb 01 August 1961 vol 645 cc135-6W
34. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware of the burden placed on the Middlesex County Council by the rising cost of land needed for the health, education and welfare services; and what special financial assistance he will give to this council.

Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware of the burden place on the Middlesex County Council by the rising cost of land needed for the health, education and welfare services; and what special financial assistance he will give to this council.

Mr. Brooke

I am not envisaging any special financial assistance to the Middlesex County Council, but the ordinary working of grant arrangements will bring this under consideration.