To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which regional chamber will cover London; and if he will set out its boundaries. [18177]

[holding answer 28 November 1997]: In July we published proposals for a new elected strategic authority for London, to cover the area comprising the 32 London Boroughs and the Corporation of the City of London. Subject to a referendum on 7 May, we shall introduce substantive legislation next year to establish the new authority.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if his Department proposes to treat the GLA as a tier of regional government. [18172]

[holding answer 28 November 1997]: The GLA will be a new form of city-wide strategic local Government.