HC Deb 18 June 1979 vol 968 cc438-9W
23. Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what will be the level of rate support grants to local authorities in Wales consequent upon the Government's recent review of policy on this matter.

Mr. King

The 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 Morris

asked 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. King

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Caernarvon (Mr. Wigley).