Local Government Reform Mr. Arthur Lewis asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give an assurance not only that the Government's views on the financial aspects of local government reform will be published as soon as it has completed its studies of these matters but also that a statement in connection therewith will be made in the House of Commons. Mr. Patrick Jenkin I can assure the hon. Member that the House will have an opportunity to consider the Government's proposals when these have been published.