§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will publish in full the recommendations made to him by the Association of County Councils on the reduction of public expenditure within local authorities responsibilities.
§ Mr. HeseltineThe proposals put forward by the Association of County Councils were in the form of a discussion808W paper submitted to the consultative council on local government finance at its meeting on 9 July. It is not for me to publish this document, but I understand that the association may be prepared to make copies available on request.