HC Deb 23 May 1978 vol 950 c472W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what procedure must be followed before the "Mayor" of Kirklees Metropolitan Council can become "The Lord Mayor" of Kirklees.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The title "Lord Mayor" is an exceptional honour bestowed by the Sovereign on the recommendation of the Home Secretary. It is open to the Kirklees Metropolitan Council to make an application to me.