asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in the light of the report No. 4692H, September 1977 and further report, August 1978 "Complainant against the Borough of Christchurch", he remains satisfied that the Local Government Commissioner has adequate powers to compel local authorities to comply with recommendations made in reports or with "Further Reports" under section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1974; what action he proposes to take; and if he will make a statement.

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 14 December 1978 by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend, the Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Edge).—[Vol. 960, c. 296.]