Written question asked by Lorna Fitzsimons (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001 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 progress has been made in implementing the new ethical framework for local government established under the Local Government Act 2000. - Including ref to consultation paper and a response to last year's consultation exercise to be placed in Library.

Answer: Mrs. Fitzsimons: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress has been made in implementing the new ethical framework for local government established under the Local Government Act 2000. [149618] Ms Beverley Hughes: I have today appointed Tony Holland as the Chair of the new independent Standards Board for England. I will publish a consultation paper tomorrow on the model code of conduct for members and a response to last year's consultation exercise on the general principles of conduct. Copies of both documents will be placed in the Libraries of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 149618; 362 c535W;362 c535-6W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Codes of practice Ethics Local government Public participation Standards Holland, Tony
Legislation: Local Government Act 2000
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