§ 77. Mr. Danceasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has now reconsidered the request from Worcestershire County Council for reimbursement of the sum of £6,675 incurred by them in their work on the County Review; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonYes. But, as I have explained to the hon. Member by letter, I remain unconvinced that this is a case in which the expenditure in question should be borne by the Exchequer.