HC Deb 03 March 1998 vol 307 c542W
21. Mr. Spring

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his policy on the role of parish councils in rural areas; and if he will make a statement. [30643]

Mr. Raynsford

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the Minister and Local Government and Housing on 3 June 1997,Official Report, column 169.