Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to the Answer of 20th October 2003, 411 c403-4W, on councillors (tenure), when he expects to bring forward legislation to extend the tenure of those councillors affected.

Answer: Mr. Hoban: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to the answer of 20 October 2003, Official Report, column 403W, on councillors (tenure), when he expects to bring forward legislation to extend the tenure of those councillors affected. [134937] Mr. Raynsford: The Government will shortly be launching a consultation paper on drafts of the relevant Statutory Instruments. It hopes to be able to lay a final draft before the House by the end of this year, and subject to parliamentary approval, make the order by the end of January 2004.

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