§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of the additional 1½ per cent. national insurance contribution to local government for the year 1979–80.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe increased cost to the rate fund in respect of local authority employees in England and Wales is expected to be about £113 million, at October 1978 prices. This will, of course, count as relevant exenditure for rate support grant purposes.