§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish a breakdown of the estimated savings arising from the abolition of West Yorkshire metropolitan county council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir. George YoungI refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Surbiton (Mr. Tracey) on 30 November at column 611.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to consult the Greater London council, the London boroughs or the local authority associations on his proposals to abolish the Greater London council's housing role, other than over the collective funding of voluntary bodies.
§ Sir George YoungYes.