§ 29. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he proposes that executive powers shall be withheld from the Regional Planning Councils permanently.
§ 30. Mr. George Y. Mackieasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will review the new planning machinery after two years, with a view to obtaining democratic participation in the regional planning councils.
§ Mr. AlbuThe setting up of the Councils was in itself a democratic move. I shall see how they get on before deciding whether there should be any changes.