§ Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what aid has been payable to local authorities in England for the extra costs of snow clearance and road damage arising from the exceptional weather conditions of (a) 1977–1978 and (b) 1978–79; and if he will list each local authority receiving such aid and the amounts payable.
§ Mr. KingThe purpose of the special Government assistance to local authorities following the severe winters of 1977–78 and 1978–79 was to relieve them of an undue financial burden in dealing generally with the emergencies. The assistance was not specifically related to the cost of snow clearance or road repair. The details are as follows:
fairly soon. It will be published early next year.