HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 cc517-8W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will bring forward legislation to enable local authorities in the United Kingdom to enter into partnership schemes with small shop-keepers designed to ensure their continued expansion in rural and sparsely populated urban areas.

each individual body last year and in the Voluntary Bodies (Funds) current year.

Mr. Heseltine

Grants awarded to voluntary bodies, other than housing associations, in 1979–80 and approved for 1980–81 are attached.

Mr. King

My right hon. Friend has no plans to bring forward legislation on the lines suggested.