§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is his estimate of the amount by which the rate support grant to Meltham urban district will be reduced in 1973–74 as a result of the revaluation of property;
(2) what is his estimate of the amount by which the rate support grant to Saddleworth urban district will be reduced in 1973–74 as a result of the revaluation of property;
(3) what is his estimate of the amount by which the rate support grant to Holmfirth urban district will be reduced in 1973–74 as a result of the revaluation of property;
(4) what is his estimate of the amount by which the rate support grant to Denby Dale urban district will be reduced in 1973–74 as a result of the revaluation of property;
(5) what is his estimate of the amount by which the rate support grant to 40W Colne Valley urban district will be reduced in 1973–74 as a result of the revaluation of property.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThe estimated gain or less to each, based on the information used for the notification made in January 1973, are shown below. These figures, which rely in part on provisional data provided by the authorities themselves, may be subject to significant revision when details of actual rate products and expenditure become available. The gain or loss of grant may reflect deletions or additions of properties to the valuation list during the current year, as well as revaluation of existing properties.
Gain Loss £ £ Colne Valley Urban District … 8,665 Denby Dale Urban District … 18,889 Holmfirth Urban District … 347 Meltham Urban District … 15,851 Saddleworth Urban District … 60,692