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Written question asked by Peter Atkinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2008. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Newcastle International Airport Company: Local Government

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government if she will investigate the (a) liabilities incurred and (b) payments made from the public purse by the seven local authorities participating in the Newcastle International Airport Company in respect of payments to former members of its management board; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Matters relating to liabilities incurred and payments made are for the local authorities involved. Local authorities are under a duty to achieve best value in carrying out their functions. Any concerns that a local authority has not achieved best value should be addressed to the auditor in the first instance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c393-4W; 236979
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Liability Local government Newcastle Airport
Link
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