§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which regional chamber will cover London; and if he will set out its boundaries. [18177]
§ Mr. Raynsford[holding answer 28 November 1997]: In July we published proposals for a new elected strategic authority for London, to cover the area comprising the 32 London Boroughs and the Corporation of the City of London. Subject to a referendum on 7 May, we shall introduce substantive legislation next year to establish the new authority.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if his Department proposes to treat the GLA as a tier of regional government. [18172]
§ Mr. Raynsford[holding answer 28 November 1997]: The GLA will be a new form of city-wide strategic local Government.