§ 21. Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress there has been in his consideration of expenditure by local authorities on political propaganda.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe use of ratepayers' money to fund political campaigning is one of many issues giving cause for concern about the health of local democracy. My right hon. Friend will shortly announce to the House details of an inquiry which the Government intends to hold on these complex matters.