§ Mr. StrawTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the cash and real terms increases for total standard spending in England in 1993–94, after adjusting for changes in local authority functions, compared with(a) total standard spending for 1992–93 and (b) local authorities' budgets for 1992–93.
§ Mr. Howard[holding answer 27 November 1992]: I wrote to the hon. Member on 22 December 1992.