§ Mr. Franksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to how many local authorities have a special standing committee whose principal term of reference is to deal with the misconduct of elected members; and if he will identify such local authorities.
§ Mrs. RumboldIt is for each local authority to determine the nature and terms of reference of its committees. My Department does not collect information of the nature to which my hon. Friend refers.