Greater London Council (Information Services)

HC Deb 19 July 1966 vol 732 cc44-5W

73. Mr. Weatherill

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the state of the economy, he will take steps by legislation or otherwise to prevent the Greater London Council from increasing its annual expenditure on information services during this financial year and to limit increases during future years.

Mr. Mellish

No. This is a matter which Parliament has left to the discretion of the Council. I am sure that it will have full regard to the present state of the economy.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what consultations he has had with the Greater London Council over its plans for a new public information department ; and what advice he has given to it.

Mr. Mellish

The Council is not under any obligation to consult my right hon. Friend on this matter and he has not done so.