§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he will decide on the recommendations of the Local Government
98W Commission regarding the boundary changes in the Swale borough council area; and when he will issue an order with regard to such changes. [4609]
§ Dr. WhiteheadI have made the preliminary decision to accept the recommendations of the Local Government Commission for Swale borough council without amendment. We are now consulting on a draft Order which, if made, would give effect to the Commission's recommendations. Subject to the consultation I envisage making the Order implementing the revised electoral arrangements in Swale in the autumn.