HC Deb 08 May 1975 vol 891 cc507-8W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment in what published document the London Rate Equalisation Scheme for 1975–76 is set out.

Mr. Oakes

In "The Greater London Rate Equalisation Scheme 1975" dated 14th April 1975, a copy of which I have sent to my hon. Friend.

Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the outer London boroughs receiving allocations under the London Rate Equalisation Scheme in 1975–76, distinguishing those receiving double allocation under the scheme, and the amount allocated to each.

Mr. Oakes

Receipts under the London rate equalisation scheme in 1975–76 are:

Borough £000
*Barking 1,718
Barnet 1,322
Bexley 1,185
*Brent 2,579
Bromley 1,658
Croydon 1,273
Ealing 1,420
Enfield 1,369
*Haringey 2,465
Harrow 1,106
Havering 1,329
Hillingdon 551
Hounslow 511
Kingston on Thames 550
Merton 956
*Newham 2,517
Redbridge 1,285
Richmond on Thames 898
Sutton 900
Waltham Forest 1,260

Boroughs marked * receive a double allocation under the sheme.