HC Deb 23 November 1970 vol 807 c5W
46. Mr. Probert

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what recent consultations he has had with the urban district councils and non-county boroughs in Wales on the Government's decision to introduce block allocation of money to local authorities for capital expenditure.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The new arrangements which will come into effect from 1st April, 1971 have been discussed in detail with the associations representing the major authorities and the county district councils. My Department was associated with these discussions.