§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, what arrangements he proposes to make for the costs of local government reorganisation in 1995–96.
§ Mr. CurryIn his statement yesterday, my right hon. Friend announced that provision of £50 million has been made for the transitional costs of local government reorganisation in 1995–96.
Following extensive consultation with local authorities on draft proposals, I am today issuing the details of arrangements under which reorganised authorities will be able to apply for additional resources, in the form of supplementary credit approvals, to cover reorganisation costs in 1995–96. Copies have been placed in the Library.
Invitations will be issued next week to authorities in the Isle of Wight, Cleveland, Avon, North Yorkshire and Humberside to submit applications under the scheme.