HC Deb 22 October 2003 vol 411 c566W
12. David Taylor

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent representations he has received about the impact on councils in the East Midlands of the new formula funding arrangements. [133444]

Mr. Raynsford

The East Midlands received £220 million more this year than last, an increase of 7 per cent. in general grant and, along with the West Midlands, the largest increase of any region in England. We have not subsequently received many representations from the Midlands. During the earlier consultation on changes to the local government finance system, 20 representations from local authorities and Members of this House were received which related to the East Midlands.