HC Deb 03 March 1971 vol 812 cc448-9W
Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) by how much he intends to increase the Exchequer subsidy for slum clearance purposes; and from what date;

(2) if he will consider retrospective remuneration to local authorities with outstanding slum clearance records when introducing a higher rate of subsidy for slum clearance.

Mr. Channon

My right hon. Friend's discussions with the local authorities on the reform of housing finance are still in progress and I cannot at present give details about the new slum clearance subsidy.

But I believe that the new subsidy will be helpful to authorities with slum clearance problems.