HC Deb 12 July 1962 vol 662 cc161-2W
51. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what further progress has been made towards final determination of which Essex local authorities shall be amalgamated in the proposed reorganisation of Greater London administration; and to what extent rateable value, transport, and social prejudice or aversion, respectively, among other factors are considered as relevant in reaching decision on an appropriate new local government unit.

Dr. Hill

Conferences have been held with the authorities concerned, and I expect shortly to receive the reports of the town clerks who conducted them. Their terms of reference, which were given in answer to a question by the hon. Member for Wood Green (Mrs. Butler) on 10th April, set out the main considerations to be taken into account. These include size, communications and associations.