HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 c36W
Mr. George Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total cost to Cardiff City Council of the changes made in rate support grant and in the domestic rate relief.

Mr. Graham Page

As a result of the changes made in the rate support grant, the grant for Cardiff in 1971–72 amounts to £9,974,092, an increase of £790,709 over the corresponding amount for 1970–71.

The change in the domestic element has increased the relief to domestic ratepayers by 2.8d. in the £ making the total relief 1s. 10.8d. (9½p) for 1971–72.