HC Deb 14 February 1983 vol 37 c73W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the present percentage total of rate support grant money paid to local authorities in inner London; and what was the comparable percentage in 1979–80.

Mr. Giles Shaw

In 1982–83, the inner London boroughs and ILEA are likely to receive about 4 per cent. of block grant. In 1979–80 there were different grant arrangements. In particular, no rate support grant was paid to GLC, ILEA or to the Metropolitan Police. It is not therefore possible to make comparisons.