HC Deb 14 March 1984 vol 56 c167W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Government will consider ratification of the European charter of local self-government as adopted by the conference of local and regional authorities of Europe at its session in October 1981 (resolution 126); and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

I refer the right hon. Member to my answer of 25 January, at column 616, to the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Cohen).