HC Deb 22 February 1994 vol 238 c108W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now sign the European charter for local government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Baldry

The Government do not intend to sign the European charter for local self-government. Local government is not a suitable subject for regulation by international convention, but the Government support the broad principles underlying the charter.