asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received the report of the working party set up to examine the local authority superannuation code generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I have not yet received a report from the working party in question. I do not propose to make a statement on the matter at this stage.

Will the Minister state when he expects to get the report?

Not for some time. The committee some time ago asked for representations. They got quite a few, both written as well as notifications from a number of organisations who wanted to make oral representations. I do not think I will have it for some time but I cannot hazard a guess.

Will the Minister state if the working party in question have been sitting since 1975?

No.