HC Deb 20 January 1998 vol 304 cc481-2W
23. Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what sums of money are to be transferred to the Scottish block for public spending in Scotland in consequence of the inclusion of council tax benefit and housing benefit. [21735]

Mr. Dewar

The Scottish Block will include expected expenditure on housing benefit and council tax benefit at the time the Scottish Parliament comes into operation.