HL Deb 16 July 1997 vol 581 c112WA
Lord Gisborough

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to return the areas occupied by the counties of Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland to the County of North Yorkshire.

Baroness Hayman

For ceremonial purposes, the counties of Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland are deemed to form part of the ceremonial County of North Yorkshire County Council.