HC Deb 24 February 1982 vol 18 c422W
21. Mr. Harry Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will agree to compensate the central regior al council in view of its loss of rates as a result of the court decision in the case D.C.L. v. Fife Regional Council.

Mr. Rifkind

No. Compensation could have been provided only at the expense of other local authorities with lower rating resources.