Local Government (Interim Provisions) Act (Guidelines)

Mr. Tony Banks
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidelines he has issued to civil servants in his Department in respect of the powers granted to him under sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Local Government (Interim Provisions) Act.

Mr. Waldegrave
Other than those cases covered by the general consents the Department has issued, each application is treated on its merits.