§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he proposes to initiate an examination of the cost effectiveness of those district councils which have made an increase in the rates in excess of a 20 per cent. increase over the rates for 1978–79.
§ Mr. GoodhartNo. The Secretary of State has no specific statutory authority to initiate an examination of the cost effectiveness of the services provided by a council.