HC Deb 03 March 1998 vol 307 c573W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what powers he will have to cap Scottish local authorities; and what criteria will determine the operation of capping. [31476]

Mr. Darling

[holding answer 26 February 1998]: The power to cap local authorities in Scotland currently rests with the Secretary of State for Scotland. The Government's proposals for capping after Devolution are set out in chapter 7 of the White Paper, "Scotland's Parliament" [Cm 3658].