§ Mr. LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received from the Local Government Association regarding financial pressures on social services. [25781]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 11 January 2002]: We have regular dialogues and meetings with representatives from the Local Government Association.
403WI met the Local Government Association on 9 and 10 January to discuss the draft settlement paper which has been submitted by the Local Government Association.