§ 30. Mr. Dodsworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had on the calculation of the rate support grant for 1979–80.
§ Mr. ShoreI have had extensive discussions with the local authority associations. I have also met the local government committee of the TUC.
§ 52. Mr. Sainsburyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the local authority associations regarding improving the data base which will be used in allocating the needs element of the rate support grant settlement for 1979–80.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettA working group of central and local government officials was set up late last year to look at the scope for improving the data base for needs assessment. Its conclusions were considered by the consultative council in April.