HC Deb 24 January 1967 vol 739 cc229-30W
Mr. Roebuck

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what percentage of all local authority spending is met by national funds.

Mr. MacColl

My right hon. Friend estimates that during the current year Exchequer grants, including housing subsidies, will meet rather more than 54½ per cent. of local expenditure which would otherwise fall on the rates.