§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give capital consent for Stirling district council to meet its obligations as riparian owner for remedial works to be carried out by the Central regional council to prevent further flooding in Bridge of Allan.
§ Mr. AncramLocal authorities are given consent to incur capital expenditure in the form of block consents and have full discretion in using them. They do not require my right hon. and learned Friend's consent to incur expenditure on individual projects. It is therefore for Stirling district council to determine its own expenditure priorities.