§ Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the total spending by Shropshire county council during each of the past five years; and what has been the corresponding amount of Government grants.
§ Mr. ChopeThe information is as follows:
Shropshire County Council Net current expenditure (£ million) Direct revenue Grants1 (£ million) 1985–86 141.981 81.087 1986–87 157.148 88.607 1987–88 173.019 93.063 1988–89 190.483 98.747 1989–902 201.141 95.655 1 Comprising block grant and specific and Supplementary grants. 2 Budget estimates.