§ 29. Mr. Stephen Swinglerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has yet reached a decision on the subject of the redistribution of the boundaries and functions of local authorities.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanNo, Sir.
§ Mr. SwinglerCan the Minister not tell the House something about the proposals which he said he would bring forward urgently on this matter of the reform of local Government? Has he not received any recommendations on this matter from the local authority associations?
§ Mr. MacmillanNo, Sir.
§ Mr. SwinglerIs the Minister not aware that in his party's programme at the General Election there was a promise to bring forward proposals at an early opportunity?
§ Mr. MacmillanThis Parliament will, I hope, last for many years.