HC Deb 15 May 1991 vol 191 c210W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has in train in respect of borrowing by Scottish local authorities following the recent judgment by the House of Lords in the case of Hazellv. the council of the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

[holding answer 14 May 1991]: The Government's position was made clear by the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment on 7 May at columns 402–3. Consequently I have no proposals to take any action on this issue.