(1)This section has effect for the purpose of facilitating the formulation and, in the event of their being approved by Parliament, the implementation of proposals—
(a)for the abolition of the Greater London Council and the transfer of functions from that Council to the London borough councils, to the Common Council or to any other body;
(b)for the abolition of the metropolitan county councils and the transfer of functions from those councils to metropolitan district councils or to any other body.
(2)The Greater London Council and its officers shall furnish the Secretary of State, any London borough council and the Common Council with all such information relating to the Greater London Council or its functions as the Secretary of State or that London borough council or the Common Council may request.
(3)Each metropolitan county council and its officers shall furnish the Secretary of State and the council of each metropolitan district comprised in the county with all such information relating to the metropolitan county council or its functions as the Secretary of State or the council of that metropolitan district may request.