§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to amend the law regarding the power of local authorities to advertise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAny changes to the discretionary powers under which local authorities issue publicity and advertising material require very careful consideration. I hope to put shortly to the House my proposals for a thorough and dispassionate inquiry into certain aspects of conduct of local authority business. The use of advertising powers is a factor which could well be examined in that context.