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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 2 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 December 2005. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Local Government

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the likely impact of changes in the local government formula grant on public services delivered by (a) Ribble Valley borough council and (b) Lancashire county council.
Answer

Consultation on the local government settlement for 2006–07 runs from 5 December 2005 to 11 January 2006. The provision of local services is a matter for Ribble Valley borough council and Lancashire county council themselves, bearing in mind their statutory responsibilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35470; 440 c2573W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Local government Local government finance Public service Lancashire County Council Lancashire Formula grant Ribble Valley Borough Council
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk