§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the workings of the E7 factor in assessing grant-related expenditure for district councils containing new towns when calculating rate support grant.
§ Mr. KingI am currently considering the representations which have been made about indicator E7—the notional housing revenue account deficit—during the course of this year. I shall be announcing my conclusions when the rate support grant settlement is made.