§ 8. Mr. F. Blackburnasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he intends to take the initial steps to deal with the reform of local government.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Mr. Swingler) on 20th November, 1951.
§ Mr. BlackburnWould not the Minister agree that that was a different Question? My hon. Friend on that occasion asked for certain things to be done, and this Question asks when the Minister intends to take initial steps.
§ Mr. MacmillanI am afraid that I cannot deal with that now.