§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what account will be taken of the increase in landfill tax levy from April 1999 when calculating local authorities' standard spending assessments for 1999–2000. [48911]
§ Mr. RaynsfordIn calculating Total Standard Spending for 1999–2000, the Government will take into account spending pressures facing local authorities, including the increase in landfill tax, as well as the opportunities for local government to make savings.