§ Lord Evans of Claughtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to complete their analysis of the responses received to Cmnd. 9063 (Streamlining the Cities) and their consultation papers which deal with the Goverment's proposals to abolish metropolitan counties: and
Whether they will publish before any proposed legislation is introduced, a summary of the main points made in the responses they have received to Cmnd. 9063 (Streamlining the Cities) and their consultation papers.
§ The Minister of State, Department of the Environment (Lord Bellwin)We aim to complete our scrutiny of the responses to the White Paper as soon as possible. We shall make available in due course a summary analysis of the main points.