Written question asked by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2000. It was answered by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2000 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 representations he has received as to the ability of Councillor Keith May to speak on behalf of his electorate in relation to former Land Settlement Association property; and if he will make a statement. (Letter in Library Dep 99/2006).

Answer: Sir Nicholas Lyell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received as to the ability of Councillor Keith May to speak on behalf of his electorate in relation to former Land Settlement Association property; and if he will make a statement. [102716] Ms Armstrong: I have received three representations about this matter--the request for a dispensation under section 97 of the Local Government Act 1972 from Councillor Keith May, a letter from the Head of Members' Services at Bedford Borough Council and a letter from the right hon. and learned Member himself. I replied to the right hon. and learned Member on 22 December 1999.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 102716; 342 c8W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Compensation Councillors' interests Land Settlement Association May, Keith