HC Deb 30 June 1997 vol 297 c51W
Professor Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will review the decision not to extend the moratorium on CCT for recently formed English unitary authorities. [5880]

Mr. Raynsford

An urgent review of the current CCT framework is already underway in consultation with the Local Government Association. This is considering how the existing CCT legislation and guidance might be brought more into line with the principles of Best Value which we made available to this House on 2 June. Amongst the issues being considered are the timetables for recently formed English unitary authorities. We expect to consult on proposals in mid July with a view to laying new regulations and issuing new guidance in the autumn.