§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on local government finance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. Friend announced his proposals for the local government finance settlement for244W 1994–95 on 2 December. During the consultation period on those proposals, which ended on 10 January, we received representations from 134 local authorities and their associations and from 18 hon. Members. In addition, we have met some 30 local authorities to discuss the settlement and will be seeing further authorities this week. My right hon. Friend will present his final decisions shortly.