§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many circulars his Department has issued to local authorities following the announcement in May 1979 of the Government's intention to reduce the number of circulars issued by Departments.
§ Mr. FowlerMy Department has issued 10 circulars in the 23 months since May 1979. This compares with the 41 circulars issued by the Department in the last 12 months of the previous Administration.