§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount of the rate support grant and of rate rebates, respectively, paid to the areas of the Newark borough, Newark rural district and Southwell rural district in the most recent year.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThe estimated amounts of rate support grant, and of grant towards rate rebates for 1969–70 are as follows:
Newark Borough Council Newark Rural District Council Southwell Rural District Council £ £ £ Rate support grant 86,620 76,362 143,938 Rate rebate grant 4,380 1,615 4,623 As to rate rebates paid by the local authorities, I would refer the hon. Member to the booklet "Rates Rebates in England and Wales 1969–70" published by H.M.S.O. on 27th November, 1970.