§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has now made in seeking the views of local authority associations and staff 315W interests on proposals for a Commission for Local Administration.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe Government's proposals were embodied in a consultation document sent on 15th May to over 100 bodies representing authorities and staff interests in local government. Comments were invited by 7th July. Not all the replies have yet been received but I hope to have the remainder fairly shortly.