§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning when he expects to publish a White Paper on the Government's proposals for local government reorganisation; when he expects a Bill to be published; and when the new councils will come into operation.
§ Mr. CroslandI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply given earlier today to questions by the hon. Members for Oswestry and Bournemouth, East and Christchurch (Mr. Cordle).