§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the organisations which are specially represented on the Layfield Committee on Local Government Finance; and if he will add to their number a representative of the National Ratepayers Federation.
§ Mr. John SilkinNo organisation is specifically represented on the Layfield Committee. All the committee members are chosen for their personal qualities and knowledge. Therefore there is no intention to appoint a representative of the National Ratepayers' Federation to the Layfield Committee.