Mr. Clifford Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what the total financial loss has been over the past four years to the affected local authorities through the loss of rates consequent upon colliery closures in Wales and Monmouthshire; and what new industries have been established to counterbalance these losses to the rating authorities.
§ Mr. George ThomasThere has been no financial loss through loss of rates. Any rate losses have been made good by rate deficiency grant or the resources element of rate support grant.