Local Government Review

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Environment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 June 1991.

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Photo of Mr Tony Banks Mr Tony Banks , Newham North West 12:00, 12 June 1991

I must tell the hon. Member for Ealing, North (Mr. Greenway) that he is now off the list for the first reception of the Greater London Authority.

Has the Secretary of State had a chance to study the report which I understand came out yesterday showing that mayors in British towns work longer hours and put in more effort than mayors around the rest of the world? We all acknowledge the work that they put in. I understand that the right hon. Gentleman was very much in favour of the idea of a directly elected mayor for London. Does he still favour that proposal? If he does, would he be prepared to meet me to study my completely worked up proposal and scheme, which includes the odd name that I have in mind for the job?

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