§ 58. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the amount of money granted to the West Riding County Council during each of the past three years; and what is the figure for the current year.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineGovernment grants in 1968–69 were £60.5 million, including £56.6 million rate support grants; in 1969–70 £65.7 million, including £63.3 million rate support grants; and in 1970–71 £76.2 million, including £72.6 million rate support grant.
In 1971–72 rate support grants are estimated at £83.9 million. An estimate of other grants is not yet available.