§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the contributions to the extended London rate equalisation scheme will be reduced in real terms in the years following the financial year beginning 1 April 1986.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo decisions have yet been taken about the level of contributions to the proposed extended London rate equalisation scheme either for 1986–87 or for subsequent years. These matters are under discussion with representatives of local government in the London working party of the grants working group.