§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what stage in the legislative process of abolishing the Greater London council he expects the local government districts to be granted additional powers to have decided on the future handling of the services they will take over.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe GLC's functions will be handed over to the London boroughs and other proposed successor bodies on 1 April 1986. From May 1985 the members of the GLC will be appointed by the boroughs which will facilitate the boroughs' preparations for taking over their new functions on 1 April 1986.
§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will keep up to date the lists he has deposited in the Library of those who have made representations to his Department about the "Streamlining the Cities" proposals.
§ Mr. WaldegraveYes; at appropriate intervals.