§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will request the Royal Commission on Local Government to inquire into the franchise, the restrictions on candidates, and the absence of control of its funds by either central government or the district auditor in the case of any particular authority and what plans he has for reform.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonI understand that my hon. Friend is referring to the government of the City of London. This would be outside the Commission's terms of reference.