Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Peter Soulsby (Labour). It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2007 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Local Democracy
- Question
- What steps her Department is taking to encourage people to stand for election as councillors.
- Answer
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On 8 February, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced the launch of an independent Commission on Local Councillors to consider the incentives and barriers to people serving as councillors and to make recommendations. The commission will consider a range of issues, including encouraging people who are able, qualified and representative to be candidates to serve as councillors. The commission is expected to report in the autumn.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 458 c1291
- 129832
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Councillors Elections Local government Public participation Councillors Commission
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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