§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received from county councils for directions under the Local Government Act 1972 for agency agreements with district councils where the authorities are unable to reach agreement, and when he will give decisions upon them.
§ Mr. Graham PageThree county councils have submitted applications for directions under Section 110 of the Local 99W Government Act 1972, but in all three cases it is hoped that the authorities concerned will reach agreement without the need for ministerial decision.
§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received from district councils for directions under the Local Government Act 1972 for agency agreements with county councils where the authorities are unable to reach agreement; and when he will give decisions upon them.
§ Mr. Graham Page190 district councils have submitted applications for directions under Section 110 of the Local Government Act 1972. Most of these deal with a number of functions. There are 60 firm applications for directions; the remainder are being regarded as "holding" applications pending the out-come of further negotiations between the authorities concerned.
I hope that the first decisions will be announced this week. Other decisions will follow shortly.