§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales have made formal representations relating to the Welsh Office's proposals for local government reorganisation in Wales.
§ Mrs. WhiteSo far forty-seven local authorities, not including parish councils.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will extend the time limit for representations about local government reorganisation by the various local government authorities in Wales to 31st December 1967.
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§ Mrs. WhiteNo. While my right hon. Friend recognises that some authorities may find it difficult to meet the present timetable he believes that the great majority will do so.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will allow local authorities in Wales to make representations on reorganisation of local government in Wales direct to himself rather than through the agency of the various local government bodies.
§ Mrs. WhiteWhile matters of general principle will be discussed with the local authority associations, all the local authorities in Wales have already been asked to comment in writing on the proposals direct to the Welsh Office. Moreover, meetings of groups of authorities will be arranged for discussion of the proposed amalgamations and associated matters.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales have, as a result of the publication of his White Paper on the Reorganisation of Local Government in Wales, made representations in favour of an elected council for Wales.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesOf the 47 local authorities who have so far made formal representations on local government reorganisation in Wales, 30 are in favour of an elected Welsh Council.