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Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2008. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Joint Waste Authorities

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many local authorities on average he expects to comprise each joint waste authority.
Answer

There is no target or average for the number of local authorities expected to comprise each joint waste authority. The joint waste authority model is a voluntary option for local authorities who will need to decide whether or not such a model is appropriate for them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
486 c221W; 245893
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Joint waste authorities
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk