asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total revenue expenditure of local authorities in Great Britain for each year since 1945 (a) at constant prices and (b) expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product.

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of gross domestic product was spent on local government revenue expenditure in each EEC country in each year since 1974.

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total expenditure on local government services per head of population in each EEC country in each year since 1974.

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.