§ 6. Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has for transferring part of the present cost of the educational services borne by local authorithes to the national Exchequer.
§ Mr. MaudlingNone, Sir.
§ Mr. SmithIs my right hon. Friend aware that, because of the massive and welcome increase in educational expenditure, the effect on the rating system is becoming more and more disproportionate? Does he not agree that eventually much more of the cost of education must, in all conscience, be borne at the centre?
§ Mr. MaudlingAs my hon. Friend knows, we have decided to undertake a comprehensive review of central and local government financial relationships, and I do not think that I should anticipate the result of that review.