LORD PETIHCK-LAWRENCEMy Lords, I beg leave to ask Her Majesty's Government the following Question, of which I have given them private notice: Are they in a position to make a statement on local government finance?
§ THE MINISTER WITHOUT PORT-FOLIO (THE EARL OF MUNSTER)My Lords, with your Lordships' permission, I hope to make such a statement at about half-past three this afternoon.