§ 73. Mr. David Mitchellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that an extension to the Andover Hospital is held up pending an inter-departmental decision involving the Department of Health and Social Security and his Department; and when a decision will be reached.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThis matter is not before my right hon. Friend for a decision. I understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services is examining the proposal and considering whether to enlist the aid of the Minister of Housing and Local Government, under the Circular 100 procedure, in resolving the objections made to the proposal by the local authorities.
NUMBER AND VALUE OF RATE REBATES AFFORDED IN HARTLEPOOL CB Number of rebate recipients Amount of rebate Year Local Authority 1st period 2nd period 1st period 2nd period £ £ 1966–67* West Hartlepool CB … 1,410 1,402 7,020 7,061 Hartlepool B … … 150 157 737 804 1967–68 … Hartlepool CB … … 1,230 1,277 7,064 7,591 1968–69 … Hartlepool CB … … 1,163 1,394 6,944 8,827 * These local authorities amalgamated to form Hartlepool CB from April 1967. Between the first rebate period in 1966–67 and the last in 1968–69 the number of recipients has dropped by 11 per cent. (1,560 to 1,394) and the total amount paid in rebate has increased by 14 per cent. (£7,757 to £8,827).