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Mr. Wigley
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what revisions are planned to the formula for the allocation of grants to local authorities in Wales for 1976–77.
Mr. Carter-Jones
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what changes in the distribution formulæ for the needs element of rate support grant are under consideration by the Government, and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John Silkin
The basis of the rate support grant settlement for 1976–77 is the subject of continuing consultations with the local authority associations.