Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 2009.

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government how many officers in total they expect to be covered by Clause 16(5) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill; and how many in each principal local authority.

Answer: Clause 16 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill provides that local authorities will define for themselves which officers count as "relevant officers" for the purposes of Clause 16(2)(c). The list of relevant officers in each principal local authority must include the senior officers specified in Clause 16(5). The number of officers covered by the provisions of Clause 16 will, therefore, depend on local authorities' own administrative arrangements and decisions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2462; 709 c226WA
Session: 2008-09
Subjects: Accountability Evidence Local government Staff Overview and scrutiny committees Petitions
Legislation: Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk