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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 December 2007.


Local Government: Letters to Councillors

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What guidance is available to district councillors in England on answering letters from those living in their wards and who are on the current electoral register.
Answer

The Government are not aware of any such guidance. However, the Councillors Commission, which we established in February 2007 to look at how better to support councillors and make local democracy more responsive to local people, has considered the need for greater clarity of role and for associated training to be available to all councillors. The commission will make its recommendations to the Government in December.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
447; 697 c40WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Councillors Correspondence
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk