§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what was the percentage increase in inflation which he allowed for settling the level of standard spending assessment and capped expenditure in framing the local government settlement for 1997–98; and what was the cash value of the provisions made; [14101]
(2) what cash provision was made for (i) inflation and (ii) new burdens in setting the level of capped expenditure and standard spending assessment for 1997–98; and if he