asked the Minister for the Environment in view of his recent announcement transferring housing grants to local authorities, the arrangements which have been made with the housing inspectors and housing officials in this new system if any negotiations have taken place with them; and if he will make a general statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Transfer of Housing Grants.
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I would refer the Deputy to my recent policy statement on the reform of local government which indicated that there would be full consultation with the staff interests concerned in regard to the arrangements for implementation of the devolution programme.