§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why Knowsley Council, which has the most serious social and housing problems in the country, received less than the national average for local authorities in terms of financial assistance from the Government.
§ Mr. FreesonThe extent of Knowsley's social and economic problems is reflected in the fact that, in 1978–79, the local authority will receive an estimated £118.83 of rate support grant needs element per head of population, as compared with an average for England and Wales of £86.30.