§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue guidance to county and metropolitan authorities that direct building 35W departments should be set up to serve district councils.
§ Mr. FreesonLocal authorities have a wide range of powers under the Local Authorities Goods and Services Act 1970 and the Local Government Act 1972 to encourage and facilitate co-operation and joint working. It is for local authorities themselves to decide what use to make of those powers.