§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the fees and charges working group has now reported to the consultative council on local government finance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Guy Barnett:The further work undertaken by the fees and charges working group has taken longer than expected. It is now envisaged that a report will be presented to the consultative council on local government finance in the spring of next year.