§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received regarding the future level of rate support grant for Hertfordshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingI met a deputation from Hertfordshire county council on 21 July to discuss some detailed suggestions for the rate support grant settlement 1983–84. I and my noble Friend Lord Bellwin have corresponded before and since then both with the county council and with hon. Members representing on its behalf. My right hon. Friend will take all these representations into account in formulating his proposals for the forthcoming rate support grant settlement.