HL Deb 22 May 2002 vol 635 cc99-100WA
Baroness Hanham

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their assessment of the cost of the restructuring reviews of local government which would be required if regional government was to be introduced by region. [HL4369]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

We are currently discussing the cost of reviews with the Boundary Committee. Costs are likely to vary significantly, depending on the number of county and district councils in a region.