§ Q8. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to coordinate the work of the Minister of Housing and Local Government, the Lord President of the Council and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, so that when the Royal Commission on Local Government reports, proposals will be available for the reforming of local government finance.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friends already work closely together on these matters, but the House will not expect public statements of the Government's views until we have the report of the Royal Commission.