§ 144. Mr. AllenTo 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.
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Mr. SquireThe 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.