§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to limit local authority expenditure in 1994–95; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThe experience of 1993–94—with only three authorities capped—is a very encouraging indication of greater realism on the part of local authorities. We hope that in future years local government will continue to play its part in keeping public expenditure under control and that it will not he necessary to cap any authority.