HC Deb 23 May 1990 vol 173 c263W
Mr. Bowis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has considered the representations which he has received from local authorities that the dates for implementing sections 13 to 18 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 should be deferred.

Mr. Portillo

I have concluded that it will simplify the tasks of local authorities in implementing the new rules on the composition of their committees and sub-committees and on allowances for councillors if they are given more time in which to make the necessary arrangements. The provisions on these subjects and the necessary statutory instruments will come into effect on 1 August 1990, rather than 1 June and 1 July as previously suggested.