§ 7. Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give an assurance that in his proposed reform of local government in Wales each of the 13 counties of Wales will still remain a local government unit.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesNo. I cannot anticipate publication of my proposals.
§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will now give a date for the publication of the White Paper on local government reform in Wales.
§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales when the proposals on local government reorganisation in Wales are to be announced.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesBecause of the wide-ranging consultations required on the proposals I cannot give a precise date. But the White Paper will be published as soon as possible.