§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will review the formula on which rate support grants are calculated, in order to get a fairer system for applying to rural counties such as Gwynedd.
§ Mr. Guy Barnett:I have been asked to reply.
654WThe formula used to assess local authority expenditure needs is reviewed every year, in consultation with the local authority associations. The expenditure needs of all authorities are taken into account in our needs assessments, which use the most objective method currently available.