§ Mr. Doughtyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what action 86W he proposes to take on the Report of the Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater Landon.
§ Mr. BrookeThe Royal Commission's recommendations are far-reaching and have many implications. At this stage the Government are anxious that attention should be given first to the broad design proposed by the Commission, rather than to the many points of detail—such as the provisional grouping of areas to form the proposed Greater London boroughs—which would fall to be considered only if the broad pattern of organisation were adopted. It is proposed to invite local authorities and other bodies principally concerned with the broad local government issues to put forward their views within the next three months. Meantime, the Government will be studying the report, but no decisions will be reached until these authorities and bodies have had opportunity of expressing their views.