§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent local authorities are making use of section 38 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Department has no information on the extent to which local authorities are using this new power to help advice and assistance agencies.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has issued any advice to local authorities on section 38 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
§ Mr. PortilloA joint circular (Department of the Environment 23/90; Welsh Office 62/90) explained the impact of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 on parish, community and town councils. This drew attention to the new power for these authorities under section 38 to help advice and assistance agencies. Similar action seemed unnecessary for principal councils.