§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment pursuant to his reply of 13 January,Official Report, column 277, if he will state the total amount owed to the London residuary body by Government Departments, what are the subjects of the discussions between the London residuary body about his Department.
§ Mr. ChopeThe total amount owed to the London residuary body (LRB) by Government Departments will not be known until all final audited claims for grants and subsidies have been submitted by the LRB to the 273W appropriate Departments. Discussions between Departments and the LRB are continuing and good progress towards settlements is being made.
My Department has regular meetings with the LRB to discuss a wide range of issues.