Proceeding contribution from Ruth Kelly (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 October 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Local Government White Paper.

Local Government White Paper

My hon. Friend is right. The LSP, which brings together local partners, business representatives and the voluntary and community sector, will have a real role to play in deciding the future of a local area. However, the LSP should be chaired, or the chair should be agreed, by the local authority leader. Local authorities will be the bodies that are accountable, that take the decisions and that have the powers and tools they need to work with the voluntary sector to deliver real improvements for local people.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 450 c1670
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Accountability Councillors Local government Local government services Public participation Local government executive Standards Reform Unitary councils
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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