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Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Thursday, 26 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Authorities: Place Names

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what regulations govern the nomenclature of local authorities.
Answer

The Local Government Act 1972 makes provision on the nomenclature of local authorities; an order under the Local Government Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 amends the application of these provisions in the case of certain new unitary councils.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c312W; 301029
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Local government
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk