HC Deb 23 February 1976 vol 906 cc29-30W
Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give the rate support grant at such levels as will enable district councils, such as Luton, to achieve a reasonable rate of growth in services and a nil rate increase.

Mr. Oakes

No, I cannot promise grant levels which would mean no rate increases for everyone.

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