§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of State for Defence in view of the fact that the Government decided many weeks ago that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets should pay the actual costs incurred in using troops for clearing refuse, why it is taking him so long to publish the actual costs; and when these are likely to be published.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourA bill of £348 16s. 3d., assessed on extra costs basis, has been presented to the local authority, and payment is awaited.