HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 c319W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will be making any contribution towards expenditure by local government on gritting streets and pavements in their localities so as to avoid accidents during severe frost.

Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has specified dates within which local authorities should assess the cost of carrying out work resulting from frost and snow damage; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. King

My right hon. Friend has already announced that the Government are prepared to assist those local authorities who would otherwise suffer an undue financial burden because of the effects of the recent severe weather.

Authorities will be entitled to claim grant for 75 per cent. of their net additional expenditure in excess of the product of a penny inclusive rate on work completed by 31 May 1982.