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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