§ Sir D. Gloverasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he expects to anounce his decision on the application of the Local Government Commission for the extension of the 147W Merseyside and South-East Lancashire special review areas.
§ Sir K. JosephI have decided to hold the application in abeyance for the time being to enable the Commission to complete their preliminary discussions with Lancashire County Council about the problems of local government organisation in Lancashire. The Commission would also be prepared to have discussions with other authorities in the areas affected who seek an opportunity to express further views to them on the question of extending the special review areas.