Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the non-collection of service charges on ex-local authority properties in Westminster.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesRepresentations have been received from Councillor Andrew Dismore, the leader of the opposition, Westminster city council.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received concerning the future of local government in London; and what plans he has for a London-wide elected authority.
§ Sir Paul BeresfordLondoners' responses to the consultation paper "London: Making the Best Better", published in November 1993, showed little support for a London-wide elected authority. I am unaware of any formal representations made since then. The Government have no plans for an additional elected authority for London.