§ Q18. Mr. Wigleyasked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the response of local councillors and the public to the effects of the rate support grant settlement and the consequent expenditure and rating decisions now being taken for 1981–82.
§ The Prime MinisterThe rate support grant settlements for 1981–82 for England and for Wales are reasonable and have regard to the need to reduce public sector spending. It is too early to assess the response to the settlements. Local authorities have not yet taken decisions on their budgets and rates for 1981–82.