HC Deb 14 January 1976 vol 903 cc143-4W
36. Mr. Neubert

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the local authorities.

Mr. Crosland

I have regular discussions with representatives of local authorities at meetings of the Consultative Council on Local Government Finance. The most recent of these was on 21st November, when the Government's proposals for the rate support grant settlement were announced.