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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.


Cornwall Council

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what representations he has received on proposals for Cornwall Council to be renamed as an (a) assembly, (b) parliament, (c) senate and (d) another designation.
Answer

We have received no such representations about the renaming of Cornwall council. An order made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 allowed the council to adopt either the name of Cornwall county council or Cornwall council; the council decided to adopt the latter name.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c308W; 301055
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Cornwall Local government
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk