HC Deb 21 February 1990 vol 167 c750W
27. Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to revise the operation of the Bellwin formula; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chope

The Government will be making revisions to the Bellwin scheme from 1 April 1990 following consultation with the local authority associations. These will reflect the changes to the local government finance system generally.