HC Deb 06 February 1985 vol 72 cc619-20W
48. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many further representations he has received concerning his proposals relating to the future of the Greater London council and metropolitan counties since the publication of the Local Government Bill.

50. Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many further representations he has received concerning his proposals relating to the future of the Greater London council and metropolitan counties since 22 November 1984.

Sir George Young

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State continues to receive a number of submissions daily.

Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list by metropolitan county council the expected number of job losses as a result of abolition of the metropolitan county councils.

Mr. Kenneth Baker:

I have nothing to add to the estimates given in the financial memorandum to the Local Government Bill which were based on an across-the-board view of the scope for rationalisation savings arising from the removal of a tier of government, and the elimination of duplication, in all the areas concerned.

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