§ Mr. Eyreasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what account the rate support grant takes of increases in the immigrant population subsequent to the 1971 census.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe distribution of rate support grant takes into account differences in the overall expenditure needs of local authorities. Some of the factors used to distribute needs such as high density of population and lack of basic amenities will reflect the needs of areas with concentrations of immigrant population.