I propose to take priority quesmitte tions Nos. 13, 28 and 49 together.
The advisory expert committee on local government reorganisation and reform are due to submit their recommendations to the Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by me before the end of the year. It is not possible to anticipate at this stage what proposals will emerge from this process. It is not proposed to publish a report; instead legislation to give effect to the reorganisation programme will be prepared and published as soon as possible.
Under existing law, local elections are due to be held in June 1991. The question of fixing a polling day will be considered in due course.