HC Deb 27 November 1967 vol 755 cc28-9W
Mr. Alan Lee Williams

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what increase in rate subsidy he estimates will arise from any increase in local authority expenditure as a result of the new economic situation.

Mr. Greenwood

It is too early to estimate what effect the new economic situation will have on the level of local authority expenditure. There will be undoubtedly some increased costs, but the Government will expect local authorities to exercise the utmost economy.