HC Deb 10 August 1966 vol 733 cc1696-7
31. Mr. James Johnson

Mrs. Castle

I have set up a joint working party with the County Councils Association to discuss the detailed implications of the proposals. Good progress is being made and my aim is to set up the first unit in the early part of next year.

Mr. Johnson

Is my right hon. Friend aware that units of this kind as defined in the White Paper are ideal for the purpose and should have been introduced by past Administrations long ago? Would not such an arrangement be excellent for the needs of Humberside? Can my right hon. Friend assure us, not that she will knock their heads together, perhaps, but that she will see that the county councils of West Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire get together at the earliest possible moment?

Mr. Speaker

Questions must be short.

Mrs. Castle

I agree with my hon. Friend that this is a rational development which is needed to speed up our road construction programme.

Mr. Webster

Will the right hon. Lady now be specific for once and say how much she proposes to take from the taxpayers' burden and put on the ratepayers?

Mrs. Castle

That does not arise on this Question. The hon. Gentleman should read the Question.

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