§ 99. Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state the amount of the Exchequer Equalisation Grant received by the counties of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown in 1965–66 and 1966–67; and what is his estimate for 1967–68.
§ Mr. RossThe amounts received in 1965–66 and due to be received in 1966–67 by Kirkcudbright are £175,754 and £185,254, respectively. The corresponding amounts for Wigtown are £243,587 and £292,750. In 1967–68 some balances for earlier years will fall to be paid, but if the Local Government (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Bill is enacted no further Exchequer Equalisation Grant will be paid. Together with other grants it will be replaced by rate support grant.