86. Mrs. Jegerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how far he is prepared to make increases in the Government contribution to local authorities in respect of extra expenditure incurred when the principle of equal pay is extended to women employees by local authorities.
§ Mr. SandysI assume that the hon. Member is referring to Exchequer equalisation grants. Any increased expenditure resulting from equal pay agreements affecting local authorities generally would automatically be taken into account in calculating these grants.