HC Deb 09 June 1953 vol 516 c1W
7. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will recommend the setting up of a Royal Commission to inquire into the structure, functions and finance of local government and to make recommendations for the more efficient and economical administration of the service.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I recognise that there are large problems in this field; but whether or not they can best be resolved through the machinery of a Royal Commission is another matter.

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