To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received regarding the proposed changes to the structure of local government in Wales.

My right hon. Friend has received responses to his consultation paper from both Welsh local authority associations; from each Welsh county council and district council; from individual community councils, and their representative bodies; from a number of professional bodies and societies; and from many individuals, including several Members of Parliament. The vast majority of these responses express support for the establishment of a system of unitary authorities in Wales.