§ 17. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the amount spent by local authorities in (a) twinning arrangements with Third world countries and (b) establishing nuclear-free zones; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonNo central governmental records are kept on these matters. It is, however, clear that a number of local authorities are wasting ratepayers' and taxpayers' money on these and other activities that have little to do with their functions.