§ Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total value to Wales of the differential rate of 36p per £1 in the domestic element of rate support grant; and what would be the comparable value of the English rate of 181½p per £ if applicable to Wales.
§ Mr. Alec JonesIt is estimated that the total amount of domestic element payable to Welsh local authorities in 1976–77 at the current level of 36p in the £ is £42,655,000. If the level of the domestic relief had been 18.5p in the £, the total amount payable would have been £21,754,000.