§ 36. Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received to date from local authorities about the incidence of his expenditure cuts on those local authorities who have consistently kept within his earlier guidelines.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe expenditure cuts announced on 22nd July related to capital expenditure in 1977–78: the guidelines issued relate to current expenditure in 1976–77. I have not, therefore, received any representations as suggested by the hon. Member.