Question reference: S2W-30689
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Lothians, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 19 December 2006
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Current status: Answered by Johann Lamont on 23 January 2007
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether local authorities have the authority to “top up” fire and rescue boards’ funding for functions that are delegated to such boards.
Answer
Yes, subject to the need to ensurethat public funds are used appropriately and that any such top up represents valuefor money.