HC Deb 14 March 1978 vol 946 c169W
Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list in the Official Report the total sums of the rate support grant for the years 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 and 1978–79, respectively, measured both at current and at fixed prices, which have been made available to the Hampshire County Council.

Mr. Guy Barnett

The total sums of the rate support grant which have been made available to the Hampshire County Council for the years 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 and 1978–79 respectively, measured both at outturn and at 1975–76 fixed prices, are as follows:

Needs Element (outturn prices) Needs Element (1975–76 prices)
£ million £ million
1976–76 89.60 89.60
(2nd increase order)
1976–77 93.08 82.35
(2nd increase order)
1977–78 99.18 82.93
(1st increase order)
1978–79 97.03 79.21
(main order November 1977)