The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. The tables in respect of 1996 show amounts of rate support grant paid to each local authority. The table in respect of 1997 shows initial and final allocations, and that for 1998 shows initial and total allocations to date, for each local authority from a combination of rate support grant, retained motor tax and further allocations from the local government (equalisation) fund.
The table in respect of 1999 sets out initial allocations from the new local government fund which will be established with effect from 1 January 1999.