§ 40. Mr. Awdryasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress he has now made on his plans for a reform of local government structure; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 15th December last to my hon. Friend the Member for Goole (Mr. George Jeger).
Since then I have made orders extending the boundaries of Coventry and Northampton and making a number of minor changes in the boundaries of several counties in the East and West Midlands. I have also announced decisions on the Local Government Commission's proposals for Exeter, Bristol and Bath, and shall in due course be giving effect to them by order.