§ 19. Mr. Hugh D. Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what savings in expenditure by local authorities are estimated arising from the circular issued on 18th December, 1967; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonMy right hon. Friend cannot yet make an estimate because some local authorities have not yet reported, and some will wish to review their decisions in the light of his discussion with the local authority associations on 26th January.