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Mr. Alton
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on Merseyside county council's current financial position and its anticipated overspend of £13 million above its rate-capped ceiling.
Mr. Patrick Jenkin
Merseyside county council fixed its budget and precept for 1985–86 on 7 March. It is for it to keep spending within available income.