Rate Support Grant Settlement

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:53 pm on 16 December 1982.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Newens Mr Arthur Newens , Harlow 3:53, 16 December 1982

Does the right hon. Gentleman recognise that the present method of determining grants is grossly unfair to areas faced with increases in population, such as Essex, which are Conservative controlled? Will he recognise that it is his policies that are putting the increased burden of extra rates on such authorities, which are seeking to keep in existence a minimum of services? Is he aware that those services are not provided on a level that many Labour Members desire?