HC Deb 15 July 1981 vol 8 c418W
35. Mr. Ron Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the total amount spent by local authorities on interest payments.

Mr. Rifkind

For purposes of the rate support grant settlement for 1981–82, my right hon. Friend's estimate of interest payments was £316.9 million. For the 1981–82 housing support grant settlement his estimate of interest payments was £341.8 million.