HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 c257W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what percentage of local government revenue in England and Wales was made up by local rates, general and specific grants, rents and other incomes, respectively, in the year 1965–66.

Mr. MacColl

The latest figures available of local government revenue in England and Wales are for 1964–65 and for that year the information is shown below. Percentages for 1965–66 are not expected to be materially different.

Percentage of local government revenue*
Rates 37.9
General and Specific grants 42.1
Rents and other income 20.0
* Excluding trading services.