§ Mr. Lomasasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the total Exchequer subsidy to local authorities in England and Wales in 1967–68.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThe total Exchequer assistance towards the revenue expendi-230W ture of local authorities in England and Wales in 1967–68, as estimated for the purposes of the Rate Support Grant (Increase) Order, 1967, was £1,414 million. This comprised Rate Support Grants of £1,283 million and specific grants estimated at £131 million. I regret the information about the total amount of capital grants from the Exchequer is not available.
§ Mr. Lomasasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how much of the total Exchequer subsidy to local authorities in England and Wales is designated for rate rebates.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonLocal authorities receive Exchequer grant equal to three-quarters of the amount of the rate rebates which they afford. The amount of this Exchequer grant for 1968–69 is estimated at £13.9 million.