§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from Cleveland county council concerning the calculation of its grant-related expenditure; what his response has been; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI met a deputation from the county to discuss its concern about the way in which grant related expenditure is calculated and invited it to submit suggestions for improvements to grant related expenditure assessments. Since them the county has submitted a number of technical proposals which are being examined by officials in my own and other Departments.