§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities from(a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales, (d) Northern Ireland and (e) the United Kingdom have participated in the exchange of experience programme sponsored by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions; what are the 262W corresponding amounts of (i) financial support received from the European Commission and (ii) total spending under the programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThis information is not collected by central Government. The exchange of experience programme is managed in the United Kingdom independently of central Government and participation in it is a matter for individual authorities.