§ Mr. Hunterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of loans to local authorities by the Public Works Loan Boards in 1960; and what was the amount of loans this year at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydDuring 1960 the Public Works Loan Board lent £43.5 million to local authorities. In the first five months of 1961 it has lent £18.5 million.