HC Deb 07 July 1993 vol 228 cc168-9W
29. Mr. Kynoch

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects the new single-tier local authorities in Scotland to be up and running.

Mr. Stewart

Subject to the necessary legislation being in place, it is intended that elections to the new authorities should be held in spring 1995, with the new councils assuming responsibility from existing authorities on 1 April 1996.

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