§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions on what occasions(a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department met the New Local Government Network in the last six months; who was present on each occasion; and what was discussed. [131485]
§ Ms Beverley HughesMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions has not met the New Local Government Network during the last six months.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and the Regions and I continue to have contact with the New Local Government Network about aspects of our local government modernisation agenda, including, on occasions, addressing conferences organised by them. My next meeting with them is planned for later this month to discuss best value partnership working.