HC Deb 19 November 1992 vol 214 c307W
Mr. Tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with local authorities about the report by the Institute of Local Government on the effects on costs and services of local government in the metropolitan areas of England following the abolition of the metropolitan county councils.

Mr. Squire

[holding answer 17 November 1992]: My right hon. and learned Friend has had no such discussions.