§ Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what sums have been paid in grants to local authorities in Scotland in terms of section 9 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966 in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. RifkindThe information is as follows:—
1975–76 £15,150 1976–77 £17,210 1977–78 £25,811 1978–79 £33,430 1979–80 £41,050 The figures for 1979–80 contain arrears of £7,483.