Attack on Government cash for free swimming

Sep 10 2008 by Barry Gibson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

The Conservative added: “This is Government political dishonesty at its worst – pretending it is providing cash to councils to provide a ‘free’ service when this is simply not the case.

“It’s a bribe that puts all councils in a no-win position.

“If councils turn down the money they are seen as being mean and tight-fisted.

“If councils accept the money it will not cover the costs involved.”