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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 1998. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Friday, 31 July 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he will announce his proposals for modernising local government in Wales.
Answer

Mr. Ruane: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he will announce his proposals for modernising local government in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [55189] Mr. Ron Davies: I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of a White Paper entitled "Local Voices: Modernising Local Government in Wales". The Paper sets out an agenda for bringing Welsh local government back to the people. It places the policy in the context of Wales and the potential for a strong partnership between local government and the National Assembly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
317 c590W; 55189
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Local government Reform Wales