§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he proposes to take to publicise the provisions of the Local Government Finance Bill when it is enacted; and what discussions he has had with(a) the Central Office of Information, (b) advertising agencies and (c) local authorities and local authority associations about such publicity.
§ Mr. RidleyI have decided that once the Local Government Finance Bill is enacted my Department will publish an updated version of the existing booklet, "Paying for Local Government", in order to reflect accurately the position at that time. My Department has discussed this with COI. I have taken no decisions yet on any further information which may be needed subsequently to ensure that the public are aware of their new rights and duties. I have held no discussions with advertising agencies, local authorities or their associations on these matters.