§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement on financial assistance to local authorities who, as a contribution to the creation of employment in those areas while unemployment was heavy, initiated schemes costing up to £15,000 in response to the appeal of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe whole question of the assistance to be given to the areas of high unemployment is, as the hon. Member knows, under consideration by the Government. Meanwhile I do not think that very much is to be gained by considering these minor schemes in isolation.