§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to meet the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities in order to announce details of the rate support grant.
§ Mr. YoungerIn December, on a date to be arranged.
§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the delay in the announcement of the level of rate support grant will result in bigger cuts than anticipated.
§ Mr. YoungerThe 1981–82 rate support grant settlement which I shall announce following a meeting with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities in December will be consistent with the statement by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 24 November.