HC Deb 01 March 1972 vol 832 c110W
58. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the amount of money granted to the West Riding County Council during each of the past three years; and what is the figure for the current year.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

Government grants in 1968–69 were £60.5 million, including £56.6 million rate support grants; in 1969–70 £65.7 million, including £63.3 million rate support grants; and in 1970–71 £76.2 million, including £72.6 million rate support grant.

In 1971–72 rate support grants are estimated at £83.9 million. An estimate of other grants is not yet available.