HL Deb 21 June 1979 vol 400 c1208WA
Viscount RIDLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make a statement on the future of regional economic planning councils as soon as possible.

Lord BELLWIN

At the request of the Prime Minister, my right honourable friend is carrying out an urgent review of all the public bodies to which he appoints members, including the Economic Planning Councils.

House adjourned at three minutes past eight o'clock.