§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many circulars his Department has issued to local authorities (a) in England and (b) in England and Wales, in each year since 1974; and how many issued instructions increasing the statutory duties of local authorities.
§ Mr. HoramThe information is as follows.
Circulars to English local authorities only Circulars to English and Welsh local authorities 1976 2 4 1977 6 3 1978 (to date) 3 4 13 of these circulars were issued jointly with one Department or more. Five related to new legislation or regulations affecting the statutory duties of local authorities. None increased those duties.