§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has had with the leaders of the metropolitan councils; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI met the leaders of Merseyside county council and Greater Manchester county council during recent visits to those areas. I have agreed to meet the leaders of all six metropolitan county councils as soon as possible to hear their views on the Government's proposals to abolish those councils.