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Lyn Brown Excerpts

Monday 17th December 2012 Commons Chamber

[Brandon Lewis]

My hon. Friend is correct. The new scheme that changes local government finance from next year will give them two key advantages. First, they will have the ability to achieve growth in their income if they see economic growth. Secondly, and more importantly for their communities, they will have the opportunity and the incentive to be part of driving local economic growth and to see new businesses come in and more residents in employment.

[Lyn Brown (West Ham) (Lab)]

The Minister will, I hope, know that population is a key factor affecting the total resources allocated. Can he confirm that he will use the population projections based on the 2011 census, not earlier estimates or projections?

[Brandon Lewis]

Yes, we are using the census figures.