HC Deb 24 October 1966 vol 734 cc93-4W
22. Mr. Maurice

Macmillan asked the Minister of Health whether he will list all projects and their cost which have been put forward by local authorities since the beginning of 1965, but for which his Department has refused loan sanction.

Mr. K. Robinson

Loan sanction has been refused in three cases. Details of these are as followsCamden L.B. Purchase of a house to provide a maternity and child welfare clinic. Loan sanction was refused because the premises were due for demolition in 5–7 years for the creation of an open space. The cost was £4,000. Kensington and Chelsea L.B. Purchase, repair and adaptation of houses to provide short-stay accommodation for homeless families. Loan sanction was refused because the resultant accommodation would not be satisfactory nor an adequate return for the cost involved. The cost was £79,000. Salford C.B. Erection of a staff house in the grounds of a large home for old people. Loan sanction was refused because the institution was planned to close within ten years. The cost was about £4.000.