HC Deb 12 July 1973 vol 859 cc397-8W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he proposes to make provision for elections to the councils of the London boroughs to be postponed pending the reorganisation of local government elsewhere.

Mr. Carlisle

The Government hope this month to announce their decision on future electoral arrangements in London.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will announce the length of the term of office for which councillors will be elected at the next London borough council elections and the frequency with which future elections will take place;

(2) whether he will announce the date upon which the next London borough council elections will take place.

Mr. Carlisle

I expect an announcement on these matters, which were the subject of consultation earlier this year, to be made this month.