§ Mr. Hattonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the effects on local government services resulting from the directive he issued at the Consultative Council on Local Government Finance on 26th May that current expenditure must be reduced; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ShoreThe effects on particular local government services will vary according to individual circumstances. Some authorities may have to modify their services further than they may have assumed from earlier departmental guidance.