§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to amend the criteria for the calculation of SSA funding arrangements for the Humberside Fire Authority. [41306]
§ Dr. WhiteheadThe Government, in co-operation with local government, are currently working up proposals for the new grant formula that will be introduced in 2003–04. We have therefore not yet finalised proposals for the revenue grant formula for the fire service.
§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to introduce precepting in place of the levying arrangements for combined fire authorities. [41307]
§ Mr. RaynsfordI refer the right hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Telford (David Wright) on Monday 4 March 2002,Official Report, column 101W.