§ Mr. Terry Fieldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the interim report from the inquiry into local government practices and procedures will be made; and if it will be made available to hon. Members.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I consider it reasonable to look to the committee of inquiry to submit an interim report by the end of July. It is customary for published reports of this nature to be made available to hon. Members.
§ Mr. Terry Fieldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when appointments to the committee of inquiry into local government practices and procedures will be finalised.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerAs my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State advised the House on 6 February, further appointments to the committee of inquiry will be made shortly.