§ 23. Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what will be the 439W level of rate support grants to local authorities in Wales consequent upon the Government's recent review of policy on this matter.
§ Mr. KingThe level of rate support grants to local authorities both in Wales and England will be determined in accordance with the statutory provisions. The specific amounts payable to individual authorities cannot be determined until the total payable under a future increase order becomes known.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what will be the estimated amount Wales will bear of the proposed reduction in rate support grant.
§ Mr. KingI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Caernarvon (Mr. Wigley).