HC Deb 12 November 1985 vol 86 cc118-9W
Mr. Lawler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will reaffirm that, consequent on the abolition of the metropolitan county councils, metropolitan district councils will not have to pay former metropolitan county council staff they employ to run the devolved services the same salary as they received formerly.

Mr. Tracey

I shall answer this question shortly.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the responses received to his Department's consultation paper arising from the Local Government Act 1985 regarding compensation for financial detriment for staff of the Greater London council and metropolitan county councils.

Mr. Tracey

No.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the light of the London and Metropolitan Government Staff Commission's circular No. 9 issued on 11 October, he will instruct the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission further to consider designating staff of the Greater London council currently working on historic building functions for transfer to the commission.

Mr. Tracey

No.