HC Deb 22 January 1990 vol 165 cc580-1W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment by what date local authorities must complete the list of politically restricted posts referred to in section 2(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Mr. David Hunt

By section 2(4) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, local authorities must deposit their first list under section 2(2) with the proper officer of the authority by 29 January. Thereafter they must maintain the list, and from time to time deposit any necessary modifications with the proper officer.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he issued the consultation document "Restrictions on Public Political Activity by Senior Local Government Staff", what was the last date for submissions on the document; and when he will issue his response.

Mr. David Hunt

The answers are as follows: 2 October 1989; 27 November 1989 (although we agreed to consider later submissions); soon.