HC Deb 20 June 1973 vol 858 c116W
36. Mr. Leonard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Government subsidy on relief of domestic rates in 1973–74 will cover the cost of circulating information about the scheme to tenants of private landlords who are eligible for the relief although they pay gross rents which are inclusive of rates.

Mr. Graham Page

No.

40. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of rates are paid by Government central funds expressed as a percentage nationally and what proportion is paid in this way in respect of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Mr. Graham Page

The proportions which rate support grants and specific grants bore to expenditure which would otherwise have fallen to be met from rates in 1971–72, the latest year for which comparisons can be made, were 57½ per cent. in England and Wales, 47 per cent. in Manchester, 55 per cent. in Liverpool and 51 per cent. for Birmingham. Figures in respect of Scotland are matters for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.