I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together.
The reforms set out in Putting People First will result in changes to current local governance arrangements and include, inter alia, the wind-down of City/County Development Boards. All necessary legislative and administrative steps will be taken towards this end and will include the introduction of new planning, management and oversight arrangements, such as Socio-Economic Committees and Local Enterprise Offices.
It is not within the powers of City/County Managers to dissolve the various bodies referred to in the Question. Responsibility for these bodies remains with the relevant parent Departments. My Department is working closely with these Departments to transfer responsibility for co-ordination of local and community development matters to the Socio-Economic Committees when the City/County Development Boards cease to operate.