§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list by district the names of new parish, town and community councils which have been created since local government reorganisation in 1974.
§ Mr. ChopeI am sending the hon. Member lists of changes in local government areas and status since 1974, which include the information requested on the creation of parish councils. Parish councils are not required to notify my Department when they adopt the status of a town for their parish. The creation of new community councils in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, and in Scotland for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.