§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what variations have been made in local government services in Nottinghamshire as a result of his recent budget proposals; and if he will detail the variations as they affect Nottinghamshire County Council, Newark Borough and Newark Rural District Council and Southwell Rural District Council.
§ Mr. Graham PageIt is for the local authorities themselves to decide on the reductions which will be applied to their services. The effect of the reductions in public expenditure announced on 17th December will be to reduce local authorities' capital expenditure in 1974–75 by 20 per cent. and current expenditure on goods and services by 10 per cent.