§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will consider adding Norwich to the sub-regional study proposed for the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft area, in view of the ties which exist between the three towns, and the influence of Norwich upon the whole area.
§ Mr. MacDermotAt present this proposed study is no more than a suggestion that has been put to the local planning authorities for their consideration. If they decide to proceed with it my right hon. Friend would expect them to express views on the boundaries of the study area and he would, of course, be prepared
1967–68 Per cent. 1968–69 Per cent. £m. £m. Estimated relevant expenditure … 2,619 — 2,793 — Estimated specific grants … … 131 5.00 141 5.05 Total rate support grants … … 1,283 49.00 1,395 49.95 The aggregate Exchequer assistance, taking the estimated specific grants and rate support grants together, represents 54 percent. and rate support grants together, represents 54 per cent. and 55 per cent respectively of the estimated relevant expenditure for 1967–68 and 1968–-69