§ 31. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will have discussions with the new local authorities, as created by the Local Government Act 1972, with a view to their including in their first rate demand notice information about the local ombudsman, his name, address, and responsibilities, and how to approach him with a complaint; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiSubject to the enactment of the Local Government Bill now before Parliament my right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Development will be discussing with the local authorities, through their associations, the preparation and publication of explanatory material on the local complaints procedure. The distribution of suitable leaflets with rate demands will certainly be considered.