HC Deb 04 March 1981 vol 1000 c148W
65. Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has received any representations that the rate support grant formula restriction which he has introduced will bear relatively onerously on the outer London boroughs.

Mr. King

I have had a number of representations about the RSG settlement for 1981–82 as it affects outer London including one in respect of the London borough of Harrow.

67. Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set up a review of the factors relating to leisure and recreation taken into account in calculating the needs element of the rate support grant.

Mr. King

Discussions with the local authority associations on the grant-related expenditure assessments for 1982–83 will start shortly. We are always prepared to consider improvements to any aspect of the assessments.