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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 31 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Local Government Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what fiscal steps he will take to ensure that local authorities can meet their (a) food, (b) heating and (c) housing needs in winter 2022-23.

Answer

The Local Government Finance Settlement makes available substantial taxpayer subsidy in 2022/23 for local government in England. The funding we have made available is the largest cash-terms increase in grant funding provided through the settlement in the past 10 years.

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme is providing a discount on energy prices this winter for local authorities whose bills have been significantly inflated by the global energy crisis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74759
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Housing Food Heating Local government finance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk