HC Deb 24 March 1981 vol 1 cc311-2W
Mr.Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent he anticipates adjusting cash grants and the rate support grant paid to local authorities to take account of increased expenditure incurred by them as a result of the proposals contained in the Budget.

Mr. King

My right hon. Friend does not anticipate any increase to the rate support grant cash limit for 1981–82 as a result of the Budget proposals announced on 10 March.