§ Mr. Simon BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money is being made available by him to Chelmsford borough council for the introduction of the community charge.
§ Mr. Gummer[holding answer 23 February 1989] : The Government are providing £110 million in 1989–90 for the current costs of preparing for the community charge. Half of this provision is being distributed through specific grants to charging authorities, and the remainder through rate support grant. Chelmsford borough council's specific grant is £157,000.
In addition, we have made available specific allocations of £25 million for 1988–89 and £135 million for 1989–90 for the capital costs of preparing for the community charge. Chelmsford borough council's share of these allocations is £498,012.