§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he plans to make an Order to effect the establishment of parish councils for(a) Hereford City and (b) Belmont; and if he will make a statement. [95676]
§ Ms Beverley HughesWe intend to consult the Herefordshire Council and other interested parties shortly on a draft Order. Subject to that consultation the intention is to make the Order before the end of 1999 with the view to first elections for the new parishes being held in May 2000.