HC Deb 21 July 1964 vol 699 cc51-2W
58. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will publish a list setting out the financial contribution to be made this year to each of the county councils and county borough councils in Wales; what were the comparable figures for 1951; and what are the percentage charges in each case.

Sir K. Joseph

Information about the total of Government grants for the current year is not yet available and I cannot therefore make the desired comparisons.

Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the total financial contribution to be made this year to local authorities in England and Wales, respectively; what were the comparable figures in 1951; and what is the estimated percentage increase.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by me earlier today.