Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 July 1989. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Monday, 10 July 1989 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether expenditure incurred by a local authority in dealing with a major emergency, for which Sec of State provides discretionary financial assistance under Local Government & Housing Bill, will be immune from grant penalties. - There are no grant penalties under new local government finance system.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

156 c399W;156 c401W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Disasters Emergencies Government assistance Local government finance Rate support grant penalties