§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement regarding his plans for further cuts in the rate support grant to Welsh local authorities beyond the current financial year.
§ Mr. KingI have been asked to reply.
The Government's decisions resulting from consultations with the local authority associations and other relevant considerations will be embodied in the rate support grant order for 1980–81 which will be laid before Parliament for approval, probably in December.