Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Thursday, 2 April 2009.
Petitions
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they would take if an elected local council refused to accept a petition requiring an officer to be called to account, as proposed under Clause 16 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill, following an election in which the local council governing party stated as a manifesto commitment that they would not accept such a petition.
- Answer
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If a local authority fails to comply with its legal obligations, petitioners could use the usual public law remedies, such as the authority's complaints procedure, complaining to the local government ombudsman or bringing legal proceedings such as judicial review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2360; 709 c281WA
- 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
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- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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