§ Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what were the reasons for the resignation of Professor Devons from the Local Government Boundary Commission; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanProfessor Devons resigned because he considered that my decision to limit the extension of the Merseyside and South East Lancashire special review areas would make it impossible for the Commission to consider proposals for effective and convenient local government in the North West.