§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will propose that the negotiations for the rate support grant 1974–75 be held in public.
§ Mr. Graham PageNo. My right hon. and learned Friend's consultations with local government representatives before he makes a rate support grant order are provided for in the Local Government Act 1966; but it is fitting that they should be treated as confidential until he has reported to Parliament under the Act.