HC Deb 25 November 2002 vol 395 cc123-4W
David Maclean

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what account he has taken of the extra cost of providing services in rural areas in the local government formula grant review. [83145]

Mr. Raynsford

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the my hon. Friend the Member for Brigg and Goole (Mr. Cawsey) on 4 November 2002, Official report, column 49W.

David Maclean

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what research was conducted by his Department into the impact of dispersal and settlement patterns on the cost of providing services in rural areas as part of the local government formula grant review. [83143]

Mr. Raynsford

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Brigg and Goole on 4 November 2002,Official Report, column 49–50W.