§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the expenditure was by local authorities on council tax benefit administration for the financial years 1999–2000 to 2002–03. [119995]
§ Mr. RaynsfordCouncil tax benefit administration costs as reported by local authorities are as tabled:
£ million 1999–2000 178.8 2000–01 194.8 2001–02 218.7 2002–031 208.3 1 Budgeted figures Source:
RO4 forms 1999–00 to 2001–02 and RA form 2002–03