HC Deb 07 February 2001 vol 362 cc535-6W
Mrs. Fitzsimons

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress has been made in implementing the new ethical framework for local government established under the Local Government Act 2000. [149618]

Ms Beverley Hughes

I have today appointed Tony Holland as the Chair of the new independent Standards Board for England.

I will publish a consultation paper tomorrow on the model code of conduct for members and a response to last year's consultation exercise on the general principles of conduct.

Copies of both documents will be placed in the Libraries of the House.