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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 May 2006. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 8 May 2006 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Government (Representation)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what assessment has been made of the merits of introducing single member wards in the metropolitan districts in England.
Answer

We have launched a public debate about the governance arrangements for local areas. We are listening to all views on governance arrangements, some of which may have implications for electoral arrangements in local authorities. We plan to publish a White Paper on the future of local government in the summer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67255; 446 c97W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Constituencies Local government Metropolitan districts
Link
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