HC Deb 26 February 1997 vol 291 c219W
Mr. Robert Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has issued to local authorities on the use of their funds for the legal costs of councillors or officers criticised by the district auditor; and if he will make a statement. [17637]

Sir Paul Beresford

None. The use of funds to meet such costs is a matter for individual authorities.