§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received on the standard spending assessment proposed for the North Wales police authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received 67 written representations on the proposed standard spending assessment for North Wales police. On 20 December, my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff, North (Mr. Jones), the Under-Secretary, met a deputation from the police authority to discuss its concerns. I will announce my final settlement decisions shortly.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when the consultation period for discussion on the standard spending assessment proposed for Welsh police authorities will expire.
§ Mr. RedwoodFormal consultation in respect of my provisional standard spending assessment and capping proposals for Welsh police authorities ended on 9 January. I am considering all the representations received and I will make my final settlement decisions shortly.