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Wednesday, February 14, 1973
And the share of the Council's six per cent rate would be more
than adequate to meet the net expenditure figure, he added.
Commenting on criticisms from certain members of the Urban Council,
Mr. Haddon-Cave said the financial autonomy given to the Council "has
been not only scrupulously fair but also, in particular areas, manifestly
generous."
He explained that, for instance, in assessing the salary bill
payable by the Council for the U.S.D. staff, the Government had used the
full establishment of the department rather than the actual or probable
strength.
Capital Works
This alone had made a difference of at least $6 million to the
benefit of the Council.
On financing the Council's capital works programme, he said the
Government had offered to complete, as a charge to General Revenue, all
Urban Council items in Categories A, D and E of the Public Works Programme,
The total cost for these extra public works commitment would amount
to $25 million..
In addition, he said the Government would continue to be responsible
for such larger and more technical projects as abattoirs, stadia, museums and
oivic centres.
/He also ..OOR