HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 cc261-2W
Sir Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that local authorities are using the provisions of section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 for the benefit of the community as a whole; whether he will review the operation of this section; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Where the powers of the section are available, it specifically authorises expenditure by a local authority which in its opinion is in the interests of its area

Mr. Macfarlane

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.