HC Deb 18 June 1973 vol 858 c29W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet had discussions with leaders of local authorities, following Her Majesty's Government's recent statement of cuts in the financial expenditure of local authorities; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

My right hon. and learned Friend met representatives of the local authority associations and the Greater London Council on 22nd May to discuss the implications for local government of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement on 21st May.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what projects in the London Borough of Wands-worth will be delayed or cancelled, following Her Majesty's Government's recent decision to reduce local authority spending; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

That will be for the local authority to decide in the light of the rate support grant settlement and its allocation under the arrangements for locally determined capital expenditure.