HC Deb 01 December 1960 vol 631 cc93-4W
Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether, before approving expenditure on new offices or extensions by county councils, he will take account of the consequential reorganisation of staff arising from the proposals of the Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London.

Mr. Brooke

In my view, the county councils concerned would be well advised wherever possible to avoid new projects for offices or office extensions until the future pattern of local government organisation for Greater London has been settled; and I shall have this in mind in considering any applications for loan sanctions for these purposes.