§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home-Department what consideration he has given to the severe financial restrictions the Greater Manchester fire and civil defence authority is facing on both revenue and capital accounts; what representations he has received on the matter; if he will now increase the authority's expenditure limit and capital allocation for 1987–88; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI shall reply as soon as possible.