Local Government Finance Bill

Lord Bichard Excerpts

Tuesday 3rd July 2012 Grand Committee

[Baroness Hanham]

I thank noble Lords for this short but none the less important amendment. I understand the concerns that prompted the amendments in this group, but I hope that I can persuade noble Lords that they are unnecessary.

Currently, the Government determine how much local government spending the country can afford and set local government grant totals.

[The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Bichard)]

My Lords, there is a Division in the House. The Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.