§ Mr. Strawasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he wilt take steps to reimburse the borough of Blackburn £85,000 in interest charges borne by it through the late reimbursement by Her Majesty's Treasury of moneys expended by the borough of Blackburn on behalf of the Manpower Services Commission;
(2) if he will take steps to expedite the payment of moneys due to the borough of Blackburn in respect of schemes operated by it on behalf of the Manpower Services Commission and payable by Her Majesty's Treasury.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.