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Oral Answers to Questions — Parish Council Elections (Cost)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 December 1949.

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Photo of Sir Frank Medlicott Sir Frank Medlicott , Norfolk Eastern 12:00, 8 December 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that many parish councils have found it difficult to meet the increased cost of the parish council elections under the new procedure; and if he will take steps to provide financial or other assistance in this matter, especially to rural parish councils to whom this new expense is an appreciable burden.

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