§ Mr. David EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he plans to establish the local government reorganisation staff commission; whom he intends to appoint as its members; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. and learned Friend has today laid an order, made under section 23 of the Local Government Act 1992, to set up a staff commission. The commission, to be known as the Local Government Staff Commission (England), will be established formally on 13 May 1993.
I am inviting the following people to serve as members of the Local Government Staff Commission (England):
- Alan Atherton
- Colin Jeynes
- Judith Lovelace
- I have asked Mr. Atherton to serve as chairman.
This is a strong, independent commission whose members have a range of experience in local government and staffing matters.