§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria are used by his Department in assessing requests for additional section 94 consents made by local authorities. [1379]
§ Mr. KynochAdditional section 94 consent is dependent on the availability of uncommitted resources for local authority capital spending. If resources are available, decisions are taken by Ministers in light of the submissions from local authorities and the relative needs and priorities of the councils seeking assistance.