Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 1996. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: If he will review his allocation of funds to the fire services consequent on the formation of the new local government unitary authorities.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will review his allocation of funds to the fire services consequent on the formation of the new local government unitary authorities; and if he will make a statement.[20649] Mr. Gwilym Jones: Unitary authorities are responsible for funding fire authorities' revenue expenditure from their unhypothecated resources. The local government revenue settlement for 1996-97 was approved by the House of Commons on 8 February. Funding of fire authorities' capital expenditure is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary.

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