HC Deb 04 February 1993 vol 218 cc240-1W
144. Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what proposals he has to devolve power to local authorities;

(2) if he will make a statement on progress in the devolution of power to local authorities.

Mr. Squire

The split of responsibilities between central and local government is a matter for Parliament to determine. There has always been an ebb and flow of responsibilities between the two and this will continue.