Rate Support Grant (Wales)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:44 pm on 25 July 1984.

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Photo of Mr Nicholas Edwards Mr Nicholas Edwards , Pembroke 3:44, 25 July 1984

No, I accept none of that. I note that Mid-Glamorgan is being asked for a cut in expenditure that is attainable and will still leave it with spending that is well above GRE. The GRE takes account of the priorities that the hon. Gentleman has spelt out. It is of vital concern in his area to keep rates down to attract industry, and the Audit Commission has drawn attention to the substantial savings in efficiency costs that can be achieved if local authorities set about it. The other five county councils in Wales that are achieving their targets have shown that it can be done in Wales while maintaining services.