Local Authorities (Capital Expenditure)

HC Deb 12 February 1986 vol 91 cc465-6W

Mr. Franks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will publish the consultation paper on the local authority capital expenditure control system which was promised in chapter 6 of the Green Paper "Paying for Local Government", Cmnd. 9714.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The consultation paper "Review of the Local Authority Capital Expenditure Control System in England and Wales" is being sent to local authorities and other interested organisations today. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.