HC Deb 18 May 1994 vol 243 c507W
33. Mrs. Anne Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to apply the principle of subsidiarity to local government.

Mr. Curry

The Government have consistently made clear their commitment to the principle of subsidiarity, both between central and local government and beyond; subsidiarity does not stop at the local authority but continues to whatever level is most consistent with competence, practicality and cost-effectiveness.

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