§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what response he is making to the Greater Manchester council's suggestion in response to his proposal to abolish the council that he should commission an independent inquiry to investigate the present structure and finance of local government and to submit detailed costed proposals for any change; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe do not believe an inquiry is necessary.
§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will publish a White Paper on the Government's proposals for local government reform when he has had a chance to consider all the representations received on his consultative document.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo.