HC Deb 17 March 1982 vol 20 c134W
22. Mr. Sever

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the most recent figure available to him of the total level of balances, contingency funds and reserves held by local authorities.

Mr. King

The total level of balances and reserves held by local authorities in England at 31 March 1981 is estimated to have been around £2,500 million.