§ 8. Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the response from local authorities to the Government's proposals in "Neighbourhood Councils in England" has been generally favourable or unfavourable; and if he will give full weight to the reasoned criticism submitted by the borough of Islington as an authority actively fostering public participation through means other than those suggested by the Government.
§ Mr. OakesIn general, local authority reactions have leant against the establishment of statutory neighbourhood councils, while local statutory bodies have tended to favour this approach. A great many useful points have been made on both sides, however. All these—and certainly the views of the Islington Borough Council—will be given full weight.