§ Dr. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the percentage increase in (a) the specific grant paid in aid of police services in each year since 1978–79 and (b) block grant, in total.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe latest information for England is as follows:
Percentage increase on previous year Police services Specific Grant* Block Grant† 1979–80 29.2 .. 1980–81 19.8 .. 1981–82 18.8 .. 1982–83 10.3 -0.5 1983–84 n.a. +1.7 Note: The Block Grant was not paid until 1981–82.
* From returns made by local authorities.
† From RSG Supplementary Reports.