§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the methodology used by his Department in calculating the standard spending assessment for Cumbria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloCumbria submitted detailed written representations about the proposals for 1992–93 and also brought a delegation to see my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. The points made by Cumbria were given careful consideration, as were all other representations. Cumbria's standard spending assessment increased by £0.266 million between that issued for consultation purposes and the settlement figure.