§ Mr. Conlanasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the setting up of the Royal Commissions to inquire into local government reorganisation, he will now take steps to suspend the work of the inquiry which is proceeding to consider local government reorganisation on Tyneside.
§ Mr. CrossmanNo. To suspend the work of the inquiry would not be in the interests of the area. I intend to consult the Commission when I have received the Inspector's report.