Local Authorities' Financial Liabilities.

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Defence. – in the House of Commons at on 5 June 1939.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Jenkins Mr Arthur Jenkins , Pontypool

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many of the local authorities are unable to carry out schemes because of the enormous financial liability involved, and does he not recognise that we cannot have efficient schemes unless much more of the cost is borne by the nation?