Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, why complainants to the Standards Board for England remain anonymous; and if he will make it his policy to require the disclosure of the names and addresses of complainants to councillors against whom complaints are made.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister why complainants to the Standards Board for England remain anonymous; and if he will make it his policy to require the disclosure of the names and addresses of complainants to councillors against whom complaints are made. [112660] Mr. Leslie: The conduct of investigations into allegations of misconduct is a matter for the Standards Board for England and for ethical standards officers employed by the Board. I understand that it is the practice of the Board to provide anonymity for persons making allegations only in exceptional cases, where that person is considered vulnerable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112660; 405 c174W;405 c174-5W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Councillors Conduct Local government Standards Board for England
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk