§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has had in respect of the West Yorkshire fire service's budget deficit for 1995–96.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesWe have received two written representations from the West Yorkshire fire and civil defence authority about the proposed local government finance settlement 1995–96. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Urban Regeneration met a delegation from the authority on 10 January 1995. We will be considering these representations, together with those we have received from other authorities, in finalising the settlement for 1995–96.