§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to encourage more people to stand for election to their local authorities. [91299]
§ Mr. MealeOur proposals for new rewarding roles for councillors and for addressing some of the potential disincentives to serve on councils, as set out in our White Paper: "Modern Local Government—In Touch with the People" (Cm 4014), will we believe encourage more people to stand for election to their local authorities.