asked the Minister for the Environment if he will increase the subsidy on loan charges to local authorities for capital expenditure on water and sewage works; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Sanitary Services Subsidy.
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While I do not propose to increase the existing rates of sanitary services subsidy to local authorities, provision has been made for expenditure totalling almost £54 million under this heading in 1987, which is an increase of £12 million over the amount of this subsidy in 1986.