§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from Welwyn Hatfield district council regarding the rate support grant settlement for 1985–86; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI met members of the council in July, when they expressed views on various aspects of the rate support grant system, which my right hon. Friend considered carefully before announcing the settlement on 11 December. The settlement includes some of the suggestions advocated by the council.