§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to make an announcement on next year's standard spending assessments; and if he will review the formula for calculating standard spending assessments.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend has now announced his proposals for next year's standard spending assessments. These include changes to some elements of the methodology, following consideration of representations from and discussion with the local authority associations and individual local authorities.