HC Deb 03 November 1966 vol 735 c174W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what donation Her Majesty's Government propose to make to the Aberfan distress fund; and when this is to be sent.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

The amount and form of Exchequer assistance required as the result of the Aberfan disaster will be decided when the requirements are more fully known. In the meantime, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister directed in Aberfan on the night of the tragedy, no necessary action is being held up for lack of finance.

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