§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government 373W what was the average amount per head of population paid from central funds to assist local government in Wales at the latest convenient date; and what is the corresponding figure for England.
§ Mr. Skeffington:The average amount per head of population paid from central funds to assist local government in Wales in 1965–66 was £34.67. The corresponding figure for England was £26.65. These sums, which are based on local authority epitomes of accounts, include housing subsidies; the population figures are based on the Registrar General's estimates of population at June 1965.