§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the environment from his latest information how much local authorities are planning to spend in 1988–89 and 1989–90 on(a) revenue and (b) capital in setting up the community charge; what were the comparable allowances made in the rate support grant settlement and in capital allocations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerOn revenue, returns made by authorities in England show a provisional outturn of £33 million for 1988–89 and a budget figure of £203 million for 1989–90. On capital, the provisional outturn figure is £28 million for 1988–89. No figures are yet available for 1989–90. The resources made available to authorities are, on revenue, £110 million in the rate support grant settlement for 1989–90; and on capital, allocations of £25 million for 1988–89 and allocations of £135 million for 1989–90.