INCREASED STAFF, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AND EXPENDITURE INVOLVED FOR THE OPERATION OF DISTRICT COUNCILS

Mr John Ede asked the Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing whether he will give details of the increased staff, buildings and equipment which will be required, together with estimates of the capital and annual recurring expenditure involved, for operating four District Councils which the Committee on Local Government has recommended.

Inche Abdul Hamid Bin Haji Jumat: A White Paper outlining the Government's policy with regard to the Report of the Committee on Local Government is being tabled before the Assembly. The question is therefore premature at this stage.