HC Deb 23 April 1986 vol 96 cc168-9W
37. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to extend single-tier local government to areas outside the metropolitan areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Angela Rumbold

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for Burnley (Mr. Pike) on 17 April, at column 475.