§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the percentage contribution from central Government funds towards local authority expenditure in England in(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000; and if he will give the estimated percentage in 2000–01. [111617]
§ Ms Beverley HughesThe information is as follows.280W
Government funds as a percentage of Englich local authority revenue expenditure1 Year Central government funds2 (percentage) Non-domestic rates3 (Percentage) 1997–984 50.4 25.5 1998–994 50.3 24.9 1999–20005 48.1 25.3 1 Local authority expenditure is defined as "revenue expenditure to compare with TSS" which is expenditure to be met from Revenue Support Grant, Specific and Special Grants in Aggeregate External Finance, SSA Reduction Grant, Police Grant. Central Support Protection Grant (1999–2001), Non-domestic rates, council tax and appropriations from reserves. 2 Central Government Funds Comprise Revenue Support Grant. Police Grant and Central Support Protection Grant (1999–00 to 2000–01). 3 This represents the distributable amount from the non-domestic rates pool and City Offset. 4 Outturn 5 Budget Note:
The percentages for 2000–01 will depend on how much local authorities spend.