Lord Lucasasked Her Majesty's Government:
With reference to the statement in the Labour Party manifesto that "we will place on councils a new duty to promote the economic, social and environmental well-being of their area", when detailed proposals for this change will be published.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Baroness Hayman)We intend to consult the Local Government Association and all other interested parties on the proposed new duty for councils to promote the economic, social and environmental well-being of their area as we implement our manifesto programme for good local government.