§ Mr. CartwrightQ.5. asked the Prime Minister if he will appoint a special local government adviser to his staff at No. 10.
§ The Prime MinisterAdvisers in my Policy Unit cover a wide range of matters, including many which affect local government, but I do not intend to appoint a special local government adviser. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I will, of course, carefully consider any questions which my hon. Friend raises about local government.