HC Deb 12 January 1994 vol 235 c212W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the powers he has under public legislation to give directions to local authorities or otherwise require them to act in a way which he prescribes, giving in each case the legislative authority under which he may exercise these powers.

Mr. Howard

The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.