§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what general directions he intends to give the Local Government Boundary Commission for England under Section 52(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 for its guidance in conducting the initial review of electoral arrangements for new districts in England as required by Schedule 9 to the Act.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend does not at present propose to issue any such directions.
§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to receive the report of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England on its initial review of electoral arrangements for new districts in England, as required by Schedule 9 to the Local Government Act 1972.
§ Mr. CarlisleWe are not yet in a position to say. I understand that the commission is consulting the local authority associations on various matters affecting the timetable for the initial review in all the new districts and counties.