HC Deb 16 March 1981 vol 1 cc46-7W
Mr. Dixon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is the basis of the weightings used in the calculation of the housing revenue account component of the grant related expenditure for South Tyneside; and what weighting is allowed for the sale of council houses;

(2) whether, in view of the possible adverse effects on local authorities who use up their housing revenue account working balance in 1980–81, he will ensure that data used in calculating the housing revenue account component of grant related expenditure for 1982–83 and subsequent years will not be based on 1980–81 estimates figures.

Mr. King

I shall answer these questions shortly.