§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will under- 98W take to consult with district councils in Mid-Wales in future to ensure that they are more satisfied with the assessment of the regional variation of the housing cost yardstick than they are at present, in view of variations incurred in rural areas.
§ Mr. Alec JonesWe have received no representations from district councils in Mid-Wales about the level of the housing cost yardstick. It is always open to them to submit evidence to me on the point.