HC Deb 22 July 1969 vol 787 cc325-6W
56. Mr. Bessell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when discussions will commence with the local authorities in Cornwall on the recommendations contained in the report of the Royal Commission on Local Government in England, Command Paper No. 4040; and if he will undertake to publish the views of all local authorities in Cornwall as they are made known to him.

Mr. K. Robinson

My right hon. Friend has extended a general invitation to all local authorities to send him by the end of October their comments on the new structure of local government proposed in the Redcliffe-Maud Report. They are naturally free to publish their comments at the time they send them. My right hon. Friend will consider in due course whether it would be useful to publish centrally a resume of comments.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is satisfied that enough time and opportunity will be given local authorities in Essex and elsewhere to consider the Redcliffe-Maud Report and to submit their views; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. K. Robinson

My right hon. Friend has asked local authorities to send him by the end of October their comments on the general structure of local government proposed in the Redcliffe-Maud Report. There will be further consultations after that on boundaries and other more detailed questions.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has now issued invitations for comments from local authorities on the Redcliffe-Maud Report.

Mr. K. Robinson

Yes.