HC Deb 31 January 1973 vol 849 c420W
Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the additional cost to Swansea ratepayers occasioned by the Government's decision to increase rent and rebate allowances to tenants affected by the wages and prices freeze, he will reimburse Swansea City Council with £15,000 which is the amount of extra expense incurred in this regard by the City Council.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Any extra expense falling initially upon the ratepayers will be met largely by Exchequer subsidy.