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Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Hanham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 October 2010.


Local Strategic Partnerships

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hanham on 18 October (WA 119), whether any central government funding is dependent on the existence of a local strategic partnership; whether they will impose any sanctions or other penalties (financial or otherwise) on a local authority if there is no local strategic partnership in their area; and whether they give any advice (statutory or otherwise) to local authorities on the subject of local strategic partnerships.
Answer

Central government funding is not dependent on the existence of a local strategic partnership. As local strategic partnerships are purely voluntary, there are no sanctions or penalties on a local authority if there is no local strategic partnership in their area. Non-statutory guidance on local strategic partnerships is included in the statutory guidance, Creating Strong, Safe and Prosperous Communities. That guidance is to be reviewed as part of a wider survey of reducing unnecessary burdens and duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2839; 721 c293WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Local Strategic Partnerships
Monday, 18 October 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Local strategic partnerships
Link
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