HC Deb 10 April 1962 vol 657 cc101-3W
62. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what are the terms of reference of the four town clerks

especially those nearing the time for the periodical major overhaul.

59. Mr. Sydney Irving

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will give a table showing the dates at which the electrostatic precipitators at present operating in Thames-side Cement Works were installed.

Mr. Rippon

The following is the reply:

who are considering the boundaries of the proposed new Greater London boroughs.

Dr. Charles Hill

The terms of reference are:

1. To take into consideration the map showing the possible grouping of boroughs sent to local authorities in the London area on 16th December, 1961 (subject to any amendments to the outer boundary which the Minister may indicate), and the views expressed and any alternative suggestions made by local authorities in respect of this map.

2. To make recommendations (after such consultations with each other and with the Department as they may think necessary) for the creation of a pattern of London boroughs over the whole of this Greater London area (other than the City of London) mainly by the amalgamation of existing local government areas.

3. In making recommendations to have regard to the Government's declared aim of creating boroughs with a minimum population of around 200,000 wherever possible (some boroughs might be substantially larger than this); and also to the present and past associations of existing local government areas, to the lines of communication, the patterns of development, and the location and areas of influence of service centres.

Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what machinery exists for appeals to be made against the decisions of the town clerks considering the boundaries of the proposed new Greater London boroughs.

Dr. Hill

The Town Clerks will not take decisions, but their recommendations will be taken into account in framing the legislation which will later be presented to Parliament.

Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he expects to receive the report of the town clerks considering the boundaries of the proposed new Greater London boroughs.

Dr. Hill

It is too soon to say.