§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many county councils in Wales have withdrawn from joint funding schemes with area health authorities; what reasons have been given in each instance; and what steps he has taken to meet this position.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe Welsh Office has received notification of withdrawal by a county council from approved jointly financed schemes on two occasions,244W both in 1980. Withdrawal was attributed to financial constraints at that time, but in both cases the schemes were submitted and received approval in subsequent years. It is for local authorities to decide on their expenditure priorities in the light of their detailed knowledge of local needs.