§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce his decision on the proposals for changes in Birmingham ward boundaries.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe commissioner whom I appointed to prepare a scheme with respect to the petition presented under Section 25 of the Local Government Act, 1933, by the Birmingham City Council, has now sent his scheme to me. I am required by the Act to submit it to Her Majesty in Council, who may approve it, with or without modifica-80W tions, or reject it. I shall submit it as soon as practicable.