§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what account was taken of demographic and geographical factors in the application of the 6½ per cent. reduction element of the rate support grant to Gwynedd.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsI do not follow the hon. Member's premise. The rate support grant is not paid to local authorities in support of particular services. It is unhypothecated and it is for local authorities themselves to determine spending priorities in the light of their particular needs and circumstances.