HC Deb 02 November 1989 vol 159 c323W
26. Mr. Bell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what response he has received in relation to the consultative document on local government in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Over 60 responses to the local government consultative paper were received.

34. Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in what ways he intends to change the system of local government in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The Government's proposals for changes in the system of local government in Northern Ireland were set out in the local government consultative paper last November. Responses to that paper are being considered.