§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the difficulties confronting urban and other local authority councils in removing a councillor
82Wappeals decided after local inquiry. About 94 per cent. of appeals result from decisions of local planning authorities refusing planning permission.
from office when he has committed a misdemeanour; and whether he will introduce legislation whereby such councils can call for the resignation of such councillors and, failing agreement from the person concerned, pass a resolution declaring the seat vacant subject to appeal to his Department.
§ Mr. MacCollClause 59 of the Local Government Act, 1933, specifies actions by Members of local authorities which disqualify them. My right hon. Friend would see objection to giving a council or a Minister discretionary power to expel a member.