§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the percentage reduction in the Surrey rate support grant in 1976–77 as compared with 1975–76; and what is the equivalent figure for the metropolitan districts and the Greater London Council.
§ Mr. OakesPayments of the needs element of the rate support grant under the main RSG Order for 1976–77 are expected to show the following increases over the corresponding payments for 1975–76:
Percentage Increase Surrey County Council 13.5 Shire Counties generally 24.0 Metropolitan Districts 28.5 London Boroughs 47.4 Some of the data included in the calculation for 1976–77 are still provisional. The needs element is not paid to the Greater London Council.