asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the amount of money granted to the West Riding County Council during each of the past three years; and what is the figure for the current year.

Government grants in 1968–69 were £60·5 million, including £56·6 million rate support grants; in 1969–70 £65·7 million, including £63·3 million rate support grants; and in 1970–71 £76·2 million, including £72·6 million rate support grant.In 1971–72 rate support grants are estimated at £83·9 million. An estimate of other grants is not yet available.