§ 48. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when implementing his decision to grant certain local authorities along the south-west coast more than 75 per cent. of the additional expenses incurred as a result of oil pollution, what considerations will be taken into account, and what criteria he will use.
§ Mr. GreenwoodIf after payment of grant the balance of the additional expenditure reasonably incurred involves a burden on the rates exceeding a 2d. rate, the Government will meet the excess.