HC Deb 06 December 1973 vol 865 cc471-2W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from local authorities in Wales concerning rate support grant for the next financial year ; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I have received representations from the Welsh Counties Committee and from the following local authorities :

County Councils District Councils
Clwyd Alyn and Deeside
Dyfed Delyn
Gwent Glyndwr
Gwynedd Preseli
Rhuddlan
South Pembrokeshire
Wrexham Maelor

I have replied that I am conscious of the anxiety felt by Welsh local authorities and that my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I are considering the representations.