HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 c343W
Mr. Cartwright

Q.5. asked the Prime Minister if he will appoint a special local government adviser to his staff at No. 10.

The Prime Minister

Advisers in my Policy Unit cover a wide range of matters, including many which affect local government, but I do not intend to appoint a special local government adviser. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I will, of course, carefully consider any questions which my hon. Friend raises about local government.