Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West) (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: Statement on what changes he is proposing to make to the cash limits for his Department for the current financial year. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Gareth Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what changes he is proposing to make to the cash limits for his Department for the current financial year. [80122] Mr. Michael: The local authority capital cash limit (WO/LACAP) will be reduced by £1,470,000 from £377,644,000 to £376,174,000; the cash limit on class XIV, vote 3 will increase by £1,470,000 from £469,689,000 to £471,159,000. The transfer of £1,470,000 from the non-voted local authority capital cash limit to the vote 3 cash limit is in respect of work undertaken by Housing Associations on behalf of local authorities. The above changes will not add to the overall level of public expenditure.

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