HC Deb 07 April 1971 vol 815 cc148-9W
Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what would be the effect on the structure of local government in the United Kingdom in the event of British membership of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Peter Walker

None.

Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how local government finances would be affected by British entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Peter Walker

Arrangements for the financing of local government in Britain would not be affected by entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Walters

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his proposals for local government reform will he affected in any way if Great Britain joins the Common Market.

Mr. Peter Walker

No.