§ 57. Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what method a district authority under the new system of local government can seek to retain office, style and title of mayor and, where relevant, lord mayor.
§ Mr. Graham PageCircular No. 51/73 recently issued by the Department of the Environment contains full information on these matters. I am sending a copy of the circular to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to amend the Local Government Act 1972 to retain the office, style and title of Lord Mayor and Mayor in the reorganised system of local government.
§ Mr. Graham PageNo amendment of the Act is needed. The styles "Mayor" and "Lord Mayor" can be continued after reorganisation. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the Department's Circular No. 51/73 which explains the relevant provisions and advises authorities as to the procedure to be adopted.