§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what special steps she is now taking to provide financial assistance for library expenditure in Portsmouth following the decision of the City Council to postpone building plans as a result of the Government's new policy for the finance of local government; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNone. I understand that the Finance and Policy Committee of the City Council was due to consider a recommendation on this matter today. A final decision is not expected before 9th March.