53. Mr. Wellsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many new local authorities have had armorial bearings transferred under Section 147(2) of the Local Government Act 1972; and what steps he is taking to see that the College of Arms make these transfers with minimum of cost as outlined in paragraph 28 of his Circular 51/73.
§ Mr. Oakes105 so far in England and Wales. My right hon. Friend is not responsible for the transfer of armorial bearings, but has no reason to doubt that the minimum cost arrangements referred to by the hon. Member are available in those cases where it is agreed that transfer should be made under the machinery provided by Section 247(2) of the Local Government Act 1972.