§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Wales with what frequency he meets with the Council for the Principality; who determines the agenda; and what matters are discussed.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Council for the Principality and the Welsh Counties Committee are represented on the Welsh Consultative Council on Local Government Finance which meets as necessary under my chairmanship. There were six meetings during 1980.
The agenda, which is determined jointly by the Welsh Office and the two local authority associations, comprises matters concerning local government finance in Wales, such as rate support grant, current and capital expenditure and manpower statistics.
I also met representatives of both associations in December 1980 when unemployment was discussed at their request.