§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the proportion of local government expenditure in Greater London met by rate support grant in each of the financial years 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75; and if he will estimate the proportion of local government expenditure in Greater London likely to be met by rate support grant in 1975–76.
§ Mr. OakesThe following figures show total rate support grant for local authorities in Greater London as a percentage456W of their expenditure not met by specific income:
Year Percentage 1970–71 … … 38.4 1971–72 … … 37.9 1972–73 … … 37.8 1973–74 (estimated) … … 39.4 Final figures of expenditure in 1974–75 are not yet available; expenditure and rate support grant in 1975–76 will depend on decisions still to be taken by local authorities.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the sums expected to be paid to each of the 32 London boroughs and the City of London in additional rate support grant for 1974–75 under the arrangements announced on 26th November;
(2) if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the estimated sums to be paid to each of the 32 London boroughs and the City of London under the arrangements for rate support grant for 1975–76 announced on 26th November.
§ Mr. OakesAmounts of rate support grant payable to individual local authorities as a result of the decisions announced on 26th November have not yet been calculated. Payments of the resources element for 1975–76 will depend on decisions made by local authorities.