Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, What plans he has to establish an independent body to review the electoral system for local government elections in England. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to establish an independent body to review the electoral system for local government elections in England. [21585] Dr. Whitehead: The Government have already established the independent Electoral Commission. This will be looking at various aspects of the electoral system for local elections, including the effective and efficient conduct of such elections and the use of innovatory pilot schemes. From 1 April 2002, the Electoral Commission will also take responsibility for the review of local electoral area boundaries and the number of councillors elected by those areas.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 377 c217W; 21585
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Elections Electoral Commission Electoral systems Local government Reform
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk