§ Mr. Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount of Government grant given to town and parish councils in 1985–86.
§ Mrs. RumboldParishes do not directly receive grants within aggregate Exchequer grant (block grant, specific and supplementary grants and domestic rate relief grant). These are paid to the higher tier authorities such as districts, boroughs and counties. Information on other grants is not available centrally.