HC Deb 16 March 1977 vol 928 c202W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what safeguards are recommended by his Department, in the event of industrial action by local government employees, to ensure that decisions taken by elected representatives during such a dispute are within the vires of the authority.

Mr. Guy Barnett

None. It is the responsibility of each local authority to satisfy itself that its decisions are lawful.