§ 28. Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had regarding the rate sup port grant for 1976–77.
§ Mr. CroslandI have already had some preliminary discussions about the rate support grant for 1976–77 with the Consultative Council on Local Government Finance. Detailed discussions with the local authority associations will be held during the next few weeks so that the order can be presented to Parliament in December.