§ 19. Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning what representations he has received on the proposed implementation of the Redcliffe-Maud Report; and what action he proposes to take in the light of those representations.
§ 22. Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning when he expects to announce the result of discussions on the RedcliffeMaud Report.
§ Mr. CroslandUp to Monday, 10th November, the Government had received comments on the Redcliffe-Maud Report from 1,148 local authorities and 776 other bodies and individuals, a total of 1,924. These comments have reflected a considerable variety of views.
I am now in the middle of consultations with the local authority associations.
63WWhen these consultations are complete, I shall carefully weigh up all the views that have been expressed before reaching any decisions. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said in the debate on the Address, the Government hopes to lay a White Paper before the House at about the turn of the year. The aim will then be to introduce legislation in the 1971–72 Session. The new authorities would probably take over their full functions about two years afterwards.