HC Deb 10 July 1985 vol 82 cc468-9W
14. Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to announce provisional details of the 1986–87 rate support grant settlement.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I hope to do so before the summer recess.

46. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has with organisations representing regional interests prior to determining the rate support grant settlement for local authorities in the north and north-west regions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend consults the local authorities through the Consultative Council on Local Government Finance, and the various groups of central Government officials and local government officers which report to it. Local authorities in the north and north-west regions are represented at CCLGF and on the officer groups by the Association of County Councils, the Association of District Councils and the Association of Metropolitan Authorities.

51. Mr. Forman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much rate support grant has been paid to Lambeth borough council in the current financial year.

Mr. Waldegrave

£17.19 million has been paid so far in 1985–86.