§ Mr. Cantasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish his proposals for the reallocation of powers to the large towns within the shire counties.
§ Mr. ShoreIn my speech at Harrogate on 29th January I suggested that the possibility of returning functions to some authorities who previously ran them should be seriously examined. Other possible changes are set out in the consultative document "Devolution: The English Dimension" on which the Government are seeking comments.