§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to announce the membership of the commission to be established to deal with local government re-organisation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI am inviting the following people to serve as members of the Local Government Commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Banham:
- David Ansbro
- Professor Michael Chisholm
- Ken Ennals
- Brian Hill
- Councillor Mary Leigh
- Ann Levick
- Robert Scruton
- Clive Wilkinson
- Baroness Wilcox
This is a strong, independent commission with a balanced membership covering a wide range of interests and experience. We intend to announce further members of the commission very shortly.