§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what discussions his Department has had with the Greater London Authority in the last six months regarding(a) the financial settlement for London and (b) the GLA precept on council tax; and if he will make a statement. [8954]
§ Mr. ByersI and my ministerial colleagues have regular meetings with the Mayor to discuss many issues about London, including the financial settlement for the capital. The level of precept levied by the Greater London Authority is a matter for the Mayor and Assembly to discuss in their budget setting process.