§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is yet in a position to say how many staff in his Department will be working wholly or partly on functions arising out of the Local Government Act 1985 and the implementation of the abolition of the metropolitan county councils and the Greater London council during the financial year 1986–87; what are the estimated costs for 1986–87; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIt is still too soon to estimate staff time and costs in 1986–87.