HC Deb 13 January 1988 vol 125 cc271-2W
Mr. Beith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about local council borrowing from the National Association of Local Councils; and what response he has given.

Mr. Chope

The association has sought an increase of 26 per cent. in the overall annual borrowing allocation for parish councils. It has been invited to submit further information in support of its request.

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