§ Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities have made representations to him expressing opposition to the proposed changes in local government in Scotland, and how many have stated their views in support?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have received representations from 44 local authorities against and from 20 local authorities in favour of the Government scheme as a whole. In some cases representations in favour are conditional on amendments, more or less extensive, being made in the scheme, or on the new grants being896W adequate. I have also received a number of representations from local authorities as to details of the scheme.