§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to increase the powers of local councils; what representations he has received in this respect; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. ShoreThe Department has received a number of outline proposals for powers for local councils from the Secretary of the National Association of Local Councils. A reply giving the Department's reactions and inviting discussion with the association will be sent very shortly.