Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the total amount distributed to Scottish local authorities by way of rate support grants in the current financial year; and how this compares with the sums actually distributed in general and equalisation grant under the previous system in each of the past three financial years, allowance being made for the inclusion of milk grant in the rate support grant.
§ Mr. RossThe figures are as follows: in each of the past three financial years, allowance being made for the inclusion of the grant for school milk supplies in the rate support grant.
§ Mr. RossThe following are the amounts, estimated for the current financial year and actual for the preceding three years:—
£1,522,180 in respect of the school meals service.