ABSTRACT
I propose in this part of my study to deal with two questions of outstanding importance: namely, the proper organisation of London government, and the territorial planning of London. But before proceeding to these problems, it is necessary to enquire into the character of the area to which they relate. Many of the defects in the structure of London government are due to the fact that no effort has ever been made to comprehend the nature of the metropolis. Hence we have the absurdity of its being partitioned among county councils, borough councils, county borough councils, metropolitan borough councils, urban district councils, rural district councils, parish councils, and several other kinds of authority, none of which are suited to its needs. Hence also the establishment of the London County Council as an incident in the creation of county councils for the rural shires.
