HC Deb 21 February 1985 vol 73 cc562-3W
46. Mr. Heddle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the implications for Government economic planning of the level of local authority capital investment.

Mr. Peter Rees

Local authority capital spending is one component of total public expenditure. Control of total public expenditure is an important component of the Government's economic policies which are bringing about sustained economic recovery.