§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what account has been taken of the employment effect of pit closures in calculating standard spending assessments.
§ Mr. Robin SquireProposals for 1993–94 standard spending assessments will be announced shortly as part of the provisional revenue support grant settlement.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to the answer of 12 November,Official Report, column 974, concerning Lord Walker, if he will give details as to the terms, including salary, on which Lord Walker has been appointed chairman-designate of the urban regeneration agency; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin Squire[holding answer 17 November 1992]: Lord Walker will be chairman of the urban regeneration agency when it is established. His current role as chairman-designate does not constitute a formal appointment. He will receive no remuneration as chairman-designate or as chairman.