asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the total sum made available to local authorities under Section 5 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, to the latest convenient date.

At 5th May, 1961, no payment of grant has been made to local authorities in England and Wales under Section 5 of the Act. Grant amounting to £152,500 had been approved for payment.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many applications for grants under Section 5 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, have been received from local authorities in Wales, England and Scotland, respectively, and how many have been granted to the latest convenient date.

At 5th May, 1961, five applications had been received from local authorities in Wales and fifteen from authorities in England. Two of the former and six of the latter had been approved. My right hon. Friend has no responsibility for applications made by local authorities in Scotland.