§ Mr. DevlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what account he will take in setting the aggregate for standard spending assessments for 1994–95 of the savings in energy costs open to local authorities taking advantage of increased competition in the supply of fuels.
§ Mr. BaldryIn setting the total of standard spending for 1994–95 Ministers will consider a wide range of factors. These will include the pressures on local authority services arising from increases in pay and prices, demographic changes and the scope for securing savings and improved value for money.