HC Deb 11 July 1986 vol 101 c312W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding employment schemes run by metropolitan districts and London boroughs which are affected by the abolition of the Greater London council and metropolitan counties; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations about the funding of economic initiatives by local authorities including some involving employment schemes.