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Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 October 1988. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 October 1988 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Untitled Written question

Question
If local government officers falling within politically restricted group as defined in DOE response to Widdicombe committee of inquiry, who have been selected to contest elections prior to enactment of legislation arising from this response will be required to resign their positions or withdraw from being a candidate for election. - Includes ref to Cm 433.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
138 c944-5W;138 c941-2W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Elections Local government Staff Local Government Practices and Procedures Inquiry