§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what date or dates he has determined under Schedule 9, paragraph 2(a) of the Local Government Act 1972, by which the Local Government Boundary Commission for England is to submit to him its report on electoral arrangements for district councils; and whether it is his intention that new arrangements be in operation for district elections in 1975.
§ Mr. CarlisleNo direction has been given. I understand that the commission has recently discussed the initial review timetable with the local authority associations, and will be reporting the outcome in a few weeks.