SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7

Annual reports

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(1)

The committee shall—

(a)

as soon as possible after 31st March following the date appointed under section 131(3) of this Act make to the Secretary of State a report on their activities down to that date; and

(b)

make a similar report to him as to each period of twelve months thereafter as soon as possible after its end;

and a copy of each such report shall be laid before each House of Parliament by the Secretary of State.

(2)

The committee shall, at the same time as they make a report under sub-paragraph (1) above, send a copy of it to each of the councils.