§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many political advisers and equivalent staff are employed, and at what full year cost, by each of the following local authorities (a) Liverpool, (b) Knowsley, (c) St. Helens, (d) Manchester, (e) Oldham, (f) Rochdale, (g) Kirklees, (h) Leeds, (i) Brent, (j) Haringey (k) Southwark and (1) the Inner London Education Authority.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has made any recommendations to local authorities concerning the appointment of political advisers and equivalent staff; and if he will make a statement.