§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has issued to local authorities concerning staffing levels and financial support in connection with all forms of welfare, immigration and community relations, including the provision of social workers and education advisers, in the light of the decrease in immigration.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettGeneral advice on expenditure and staffing levels is given to local authorities in the annual rate support grant settlement circulars but my right hon. Friend has given no specific advice about staff levels and financial support in the areas mentioned. It is for individual authorities to decide how best to deploy the resources available to them.