§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the weights derived from the undamped formulas for 1975–76, 1976–77 and 1977–78 in respect of the factor in the rate support grant distribution formula for 1977–78 for (a) secondary school pupils of 16 years of age or over, and (b) people lacking basic amenities.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe factor weights at November 1976 prices in the 1977–78 distribution formula for authorities outside London are as follows:
1975–76 £ Secondary school pupils of 16 years of age or over (excluding direct grant grammar) 488.3 People lacking basic amenities — 1976–77 £ Secondary school pupils of 16 years of age or over (excluding direct grant grammar) 374.8 People lacking basic amenities 15.96 1977–78 £ Secondary school pupils of 16 years of age or over (excluding direct grant grammar) — People lacking basic amenities 41.05