§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to respond to the request made to his Department in November 1995 for more funds for the Flintshire unitary authority in the financial year 1996–97; and if he will make a statement. [9555]
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§ Mr. Gwilym JonesFlintshire county council's views are being considered as a representation on the provisional local government revenue settlement, consultation on which ended on 5 January. My right hon. Friend will announce his final settlement proposals shortly.