HC Deb 22 November 1984 vol 68 c416

Mr. Secretary Jenkin, supported by The Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Brittan, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Sir Keith Joseph, Mr. Secretary Tebbit, Mr. Secretary Ridley and Mr. Kenneth Baker, presented a Bill to abolish the Greater London Council and the metropolitan county councils; to transfer their functions to the local authorities in their areas and, in some cases, to other bodies; and to provide for other matters consequential on, or connected with, the abolition of those councils: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 11].