HC Deb 10 June 1992 vol 209 cc182-3W
Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he hopes to announce his final proposals for local government reorganisation in Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

Later this year, in a White Paper.

Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he hopes to introduce legislation to give effect to his proposals for local government reorganisation in Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

Legislation will be introduced at the appropriate time, following publication of a White Paper.

Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he plans that elections will take place for the new shadow authorities consequent on local government reorganisation in Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

In 1994.

Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he plans that the new authorities established as a consequence of his plans for local government reorganisation shall take over responsibilities from the present district and county authorities in Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

On 1 April 1995.