85. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in his current review of local government finance, he will take account of the increased rates in the London area; and what proposals he now has for transferring to the Exchequer a proportion of rate-borne education expenditure.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "Yes"; and to the second, that the hon. Gentleman must await the conclusion of the review.