HC Deb 07 February 1967 vol 740 c261W
59. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what steps he has taken to assist pensioners, widows, and families on low income to be relieved of hardship when required to meet the outstanding costs of heating appliances when a smoke control order is implemented.

Mr. Mellish

In any such cases local authorities may exercise their discretionary power under the Clean Air Act, 1956, to pay up to the whole cost of installing smokeless appliances.