Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 1998. It was answered by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to extend the additional powers and freedoms proposed for the beacon councils to all democratically-elected councils in England and Wales.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to extend the additional powers and freedoms proposed for the beacon councils to all democratically elected councils in England and Wales. [57676] Ms Armstrong: Beacon councils will be a key driver in modernising local government, setting the pace of change, and acting as a test bed for new freedoms and flexibilities. The transfer of freedoms and flexibilities to other councils will be considered in the light of experience by beacons. We will consult widely before establishing the scheme for beacon councils.

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