HC Deb 12 July 1966 vol 731 c177W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what financial provision he makes to enable expanding towns to provide parks, recreation grounds and other sporting and cultural amenities for the benefit of new arrivals and the existing population alike.

Mr. Mellish

The Local Government Bill provides for grants to local authorities for the acquisition of public open spaces and this would include parks, recreation grounds and playing fields.