HC Deb 24 October 1966 vol 734 c113W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is currently the number of urban district councils, rural district councils and parish councils, respectively, in England and Wales.

Mr. MacColl

Following is the information:

Number in England Number in Wales
Urban district councils … 462 73
Rural district councils … 412 59
Parish councils … 7,054* 679
* Including 82 joint parish councils.