§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to make any changes in the factors used in assessing grant-related expenditure allocation.
§ Mrs. RumboldMy right hon. Friend is considering a number of options for change arising from the grants working group's report to the Consultative Council on Local Government Finance on the grant-related expenditure development programme for 1987–88. His final decisions will take account of his consultations with local government.