§ 73. Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the grant related needs assessment for Barnsley metropolitan district council; and whether he will provide extra resources to that authority.
§ Mr. David HuntMy right hon. Friend the then Minister for Local Government met a delegation from Barnsley metropolitan borough council with the hon. Member for Barnsley, West and Penistone (Mr. McKay) on 29 June. At that meeting, and in a letter subsequently received from the Leader of the council, Barnsley made representations on standard spending assessments, on the overall level of grant and on its own resources. Before taking any decisions on the grant settlement, we shall consider all respresentations made, including those by Barnsley.