HC Deb 02 May 1974 vol 872 c546W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the reduction in rate support grant payable to the Melton District Council arising from his decision to substitute a flat rate element for the previously proposed variable element; and what was the reduction in domestic rate element expressed as pence in the pound.

Mr. Oakes

£212,000 and 8p in the pound respectively.

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the reduction in rate support grant payable to the former Barrow-uponSoar area of the New Charnwood District Council arising from his decision to substitute a flat rate element for the previously proposed variable element; and what was the reduction in domestic rate element expressed as pence in the pound.

Mr. Oakes

About £300,000 and 5½p in the pound respectively.