§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in view of the cut in the money available for minor works, what financial assistance will be given to local authorities to carry out their obligations under section 8 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mrs. ThatcherThe national total for minor works in each of the years 1971–72 and 1972–73 is £33.5 million, about £4 million higher than in 1970–71.