§ Mr. TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the settlement figure to local authorities from the financial year 1984–85 to 1991–92; and what was the percentage increase from 1984–85 to 1991–92.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe information is as follows:
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English local authority settlement figures Year Grant related expenditure £ million 1984–85 19,882 1985–86 21,221 1986–87 22,790 1987–88 23,742 1988–89 26,006 1989–90 27,662
Year Net total standard spending £ million 1990–91 29,805 1991–92 35,587 The increase from 1984–85 to 1991–92 was 84.3 per cent. taking into account changes of responsibilities with the introduction of the community charge system. Net total standard spending is equal to the aggregate of standard spending assessments and is broadly comparable with grant-related expenditure.