HC Deb 15 July 1981 vol 8 c417W
30. Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will identify the services provided by the Lothian regional council and East Lothian district council in East Lothian which he regards as excessive and unreasonable.

Mr. Rifkind

The grant reduction proposed by my right hon. Friend for Lothian regional council and the reduction which he will shortly propose for East Lothian district council are intended to encourage moderation in total expenditure. Priorities between individual services are for the authorities to determine.