§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales have indicated that they approve the Government's approach to devolution as set out in the White Paper "Our Changing Democracy"; and if he will name the councils concerned.
§ Mr. John MorrisSo far, two local authorities in Wales have indicated to my Department broad agreement with the form of devolution set out in Cmnd. 6348. These authorities are Blaenau Gwent Borough Council and Montgomery District Council. A number of other local authorities have expressed support for the principle of devolution.