HC Deb 05 November 1998 vol 318 c684W
21. Mr. McAllion

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has held with Scottish local authorities relating to the Treasury's definition of the public sector borrowing requirement. [56881]

Mr. Byers

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has not held any discussions relating to the definition of the PSBR with Scottish local authorities but he would be interested in receiving their views.