HC Deb 28 March 1973 vol 853 cc324-5W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make special arrangements to secure early approval of and assistance for schemes which provide replacement of public buildings and amenities in areas affected by mining subsidence; and if he will give particular consideration to the proposal by Rawmarsh UDC to provide new swimming baths.

Mr. Graham Page

Local authorities do not require approval from me to undertake such schemes. If they wish to borrow for the purpose they are free to use the annual capital allocation made for locally determined expenditure. As the allocation for the West Riding county area will be over £10 million next year I see no need for special arrangements for the new Rawmarsh swimming baths.