Written question asked by Lord Grantley (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 1996. It was answered by Earl Ferrers (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 1996.

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Ferrers, Earl

Question

Whether HMG acknowledge that the development of projects under the private finance initiative involving local authorities or other public bodies may be adversely affected by recent decisions by the Court of Appeal concerning the powers of local authorities to establish companies and issue guarantees under Section 3 of the Local Government Act 1972; and whether they will engage in consultation with interested parties to determine whether legislation to clarify the position would be desirable.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

574 c135WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Court of Appeal Investment Judgements Local government Private sector Powers Private finance initiative