§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what steps he is taking to consult the associations of local authorities about the most appropriate form of legislation to amend the Local Government Act, 1933, to enable the establishment of single parish councils for groups of parishes each having a population of over 300; and whether he will undertake to include such legislation in the forthcoming Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI intend shortly to seek the views of the associations of local authorities which are concerned with this question. The subject would appear suitable for inclusion in a Bill containing miscellaneous local Government provisions, but the first step is to decide whether amendment of the law is needed, and if so what form it should take.