§ Q7. Mr. Charles R. Morrisasked the Prime Minister what representations he has received from the councils of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Birmingham about anticipated increases in municipal rates; and what replies he has sent.
§ The Prime MinisterI received a request from Alderman Sefton, the Leader of the Liverpool City Council, that I should meet representatives of these large cities to discuss their budget problems, and I have agreed to meet them, and representatives of the city of Bristol, on Friday 9th February.