§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the highest sums(a) per local authority and (b) per community charge payer, being paid under the safety net arrangements to (i) a London borough and (ii) non-London local authorities in England; what is the sum being paid or received in the London borough of Newham (1) in total and (2) per community charge payer; and if he will illustrate his calculations relating to the levels of each of these receipts or payments.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 17 January 1990]: Under our proposals the highest sums to be paid under the safety net arrangements to a London borough is £32.96 million to Greenwich; and to a non-London local authority in England is £38.57 million to Sheffield.
When divided by relevant population, the highest amounts paid are £212 to Greenwich and £138 to Calderdale.
The London borough of Newham would contribute £3.06 million to the safety net, a payment of £ 19 per charge payer.
A description of the calculation of the safety net contributions and receipts can be found in the annex to the revenue support grant transition report (England) laid before the House on 11 January 1990.