Written question asked by Gordon McMaster (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 1996. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

What impact the abolition of ring-fencing in relation to the capital programmes of local authorities will have on his plans to impose a statutory duty on local authorities to assume responsibility for flood prevention schemes.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

9285; 270 c87W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Flood control Functions Local government Scotland