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Motion made, and Question proposed,
That the matter of Local Government Finance in Wales and Monmouthshire, being a matter relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for their consideration.—[Mr. Whitelaw.]
§ Mr. John MorrisOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am astonished that the words "and Monmouthshire" have been added to the word "Wales" in this Motion. I had understood that this matter was resolved once and for all by my right hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff, West (Mr. George Thomas). The Secretary of State is Secretary of State for Wales. In the absence of a Welsh Minister, may I have an assurance from the Leader of the House that there has been no change in that position?
§ The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. William Whitelaw)As far as I know, there has been no change in the position.
§ Question put and agreed o.
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Ordered,
That the matter of Local Government Finance in Wales and Monmouthshire, being a matter relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, be referred to the Welsh Grand Committtee for their consideration.