§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what was the actual total contribution from central funds to the cost of local authority expenditure in Wales in(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000; and what his estimate is of the contribution in 2000–01; [111616]
(2) what is the percentage contribution of central Government funding towards local authority expenditure in Wales in (a) 1997–98, (b)1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000; and if he will estimate the percentage in 2000–01. [111614]
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§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe contribution from central Government towards the funding of local authority expenditure (county/county borough councils and police authorities) for 1997–98, 1998–99 and 1999–2000 is as shown. Figures for 2000–01 will be available from the National Assembly for Wales from 1 April 2000.
Central Government support (£ million)1 Percentage of local authority expenditure2 1997–98 3,078 85.8 1998–99 3,176 84.7 1999–2000 3,276 84.2 1 Central Government support includes revenue support grant, share of non-domestic rates, council tax reduction scheme grant and specific grants 2 Local authority expenditure is the total revenue expenditure excluding interest receipts (and includes specific grants)