HC Deb 16 June 1969 vol 785 cc44-5W
Mr. Heffer

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total rate subsidy paid to Liverpool; and what increases there have been over the past four years.

Mr. Skeffington

The estimated rate support grants payable to Liverpool County Borough Council for 1969–70 amount to £23.8 millions. The estimated amounts of rate support grants payable to the council for 1967–68 and 1968–69 and the amounts of corresponding grants for the two preceding years are as follows:

£ millions
1965–66 18.1
1966–67 19.6
1967–68 21.2
1968–69 21.8
Source: Departmental records.