§ 19. Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about his financial allocations to the new councils for 1996–97. [10806]
§ Mr. KynochCapital allocations to all authorities will be announced in February or March.
§ 36. Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to discuss local government finance. [10824]
§ Mr. KynochOn 26 January.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to meet representatives of the new unitary councils to discuss the financial settlement for 1996–97. [10792]
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI did so last Friday 26 January 1996.