§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to publish the report on local government finance, known as the Layfield Inquiry.
§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to receive the report of the Local Government Finance Inquiry, chaired by Mr. Frank Layfield; and how soon after receipt he intends to publish it.
§ Mr. John SilkinMy right hon. Friend has asked the Committee to submit its report by the end of the year. Once the456W report is received it will be published as soon as practicable.