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13. Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what weighting factors will be given to poverty and health factors in the new local government financing system. [55539]

Mr. Raynsford

We are working to develop options for a fairer and more intelligible grant distribution system. We will consult on options over the summer and will consider the detailed responses when we come to take decisions.

21. Mr. Michael Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what progress is being made towards replacing the Standard Spending Assessment. [55550]

Dr. Whitehead

We are working to develop options for a fairer and more intelligible grant distribution system. We will consult on options over the summer and will consider the responses when we come to take decisions.

37. Paddy Tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he last met representatives of the F40 group of authorities to discuss the grant distribution system for 2003–04. [55566]

Dr. Whitehead

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met representatives of the F40 group of authorities on Tuesday 14 May 2002 to discuss this issue.