§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about his Department's proposal to withdraw damping grant from London local authorities; if he will list the impact of such a proposal for each London local authority in(a) total cash terms and (b) the amount necessary to add to council tax bills equivalent to the amounts withdrawn; and if he will make a statement about his intentions.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesWe have received a number of representations from London local authorities on future plans for payment of SSA reduction grant. My right hon. Friend will announce his proposals for SSA reduction grant for 1995–96 very shortly as part of his statement on the local government finance settlement for England.