HC Deb 18 October 1995 vol 264 c248W
Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest position on local government reorganisation in Leicestershire. [37940]

Sir Paul Beresford

During the summer the social services inspectorate has considered the capability of a unitary Rutland to fulfil its responsibilities for social services. The inspectorate has now completed its report and is content that Rutland will be a viable social services authority.