§ 28. Mrs. Betty WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Welsh Local Government Association concerning next year's financial settlement. [17498]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI discussed the 1998–99 settlement with the Welsh Local Government Association at the Welsh Consultative Council on Local Government Finance meeting of 27 October. I have given careful consideration to the Association's views in making the proposals for the revenue settlement which I announced to the House yesterday.