§ 35. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment for how long London borough councillors to be elected in May 1974 will remain in office.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment for what term London borough councillors elected in 1974 will serve; and what arrangements are contemplated for subsequent elections.
§ Mr. Graham PageAs I announced in Parliament on 25th July, the normal term of office will be four years. Councillors elected in 1974 will therefore serve until 1978. Aldermen will then cease to sit as members of London borough councils. No decision will be taken before the London borough elections next May as to what the long-term electoral arrangements should be.