§ 33. Mr. Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reduction he anticipates in social services in Scotland as a result of his latest announced figures reducing rate support grant to local authorities.
§ Mr. RifkindIt is for individual authorities to determine their priorities as between services. The rate support grant settlement for 1981–82 included provision for expenditure on social work services 3.4 per cent. above the level for which provision was made by the right hon. Member for Glasgow, Craigton (Mr. Millan) in the grant settlement for 1979–80 and 1 per cent. above the level in last year's settlement.