HC Deb 08 March 1984 vol 55 cc696-7W
Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much is received in rates by Southwark council; and if he will express this figure per capita.

Mr. Waldegrave

Based on the budget return supplied by Southwark council, the figures for 1983–84 are as follows:

Rate income £ million Rate income per capita £
Total rates received 134.8 612
Of which:

Rate income £ million Rate income per capita £
retained by Southwark Council 62.0 281
passed on to:
G.L.C. 22.6 103
I.L.E.A 43.7 198
Met. Police 6.5 30

Note: Figures are net of domestic rate relief grant, but gross of rate rebates.