HC Deb 18 April 1967 vol 745 c54W
48. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked 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. Greenwood

If 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.