HC Deb 10 June 1969 vol 784 cc1218-9
28. Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will now review the terms of reference of the National Consultative Council: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Loughlin

No, Sir.

Mr. Costain

Further to the Parliamentary Secretary's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford, North (Mr. Iremonger), is there not a good case for amalgamating these two committees? They do similar work. Would not the committee time be cut if they were amalgamated?

Mr. Loughlin

I take it that the hon. Gentleman is talking about the National Consultative Council and the E.D.C.s. If he looks at the constitutions of both bodies, he will find that they deal with entirely different facets. [Interruption.] I have the constitution before me. It is no good the hon. Gentleman saying "No". There is liaison between both committees to ensure that there is no overlapping of work.