§ Mr. Harry Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take measures to seek to reduce the spending of Ealing council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThe block grant system provides an incentive for local authorities to keep their spending under restraint. My right hon. Friend may also select the highest spending authorities for rate limitation and he intends to make an announcement on that before the summer recess.