HC Deb 07 December 1965 vol 722 c55W
57. Mr. Arthur Jones

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in his review of housing subsidies, he will ensure that both Exchequer and Rate Fund subsidies shall go in future to those in need.

Mr. Mellish

Paragraph 41 of the recent White Paper defined the Government's attitude to council rent policies.

58. Mr. Arthur Jones

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in his review of housing subsidies, he will take into account Rate Fund contributions made by many local authorities to their housing revenue accounts, which for England and Wales total a sum in excess of £20 million per annum.

Mr. Mellish

My right hon. Friend has done so.