§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the proposed legislation on local government finance from the Association of Metropolitan Authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingThe association has commented on the proposals set out in the technical memorandum issued by 207W my Department on 30 September. Those comments indicated general opposition to the proposals and dealt with some of their technical aspects.