Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Labour) on Monday, 9 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2011. It was answered by Robert Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 May 2011 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Local Government Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions he has had with (a) the Local Government Association, (b) Liverpool city council, (c) the North West Development Agency, (d) the Merseyside Local Enterprise Partnership, (e) the Core Cities Group and (f) the Federation of Small Businesses on the Local Government Resource Review.

Answer: Ministers and officials have regular discussions with representatives of local government, business and other interested organisations on the Local Government Resource Review. We continue to welcome any further representations to help inform our work.The first phase of the review will conclude in July when we will consult on the Government's proposals, providing an opportunity for the mentioned groups to make representations and provide their feedback.

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