HC Deb 06 May 1964 vol 694 cc169-70W
Sir H. Kerr

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will increase the annual limit for recommending grants towards the cost of repairs to buildings in England under Section 4(1) of the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act, 1953.

Mr. Rippon

Yes. I have considered the request of the Historic Buildings Council for England in its report for 1963, which was laid before the House

Category Men Women
Age 18 or over Age under 18 Age 18 or over Age under 18
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Employed persons:
Employee … … … … … 2 8½ 1 4½ 2 0½ 1 4½
Employer … … … … … 7½ 7½ 7½ 7½
Self-employed and non-employed persons … 2 10 1 6 2 2 1 6
NOTE: Employers of certain foreign-going mariners pay a reduced contribution of 3½d. a week.

today, and the allocation for 1964–65 will be increased from £400,000 to £450,000.