HC Deb 22 February 1960 vol 618 c16W
Mr. Mulley

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what changes are to be made in the basis of paying the block grant to local authorities; and, in particular, if he will reconsider the formula for supplementary grants, based on the number of children of school age, since this works inequitably for some local authorities.

Mr. H. Brooke

The basis for distribution of the general grants for the second grant period beginning in April, 1961, will, in consultation with the representatives of local authorities, come up for consideration in the course of the next few months. There will then be full opportunity to examine any suggestions for improvement in the formula.