§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his policy in respect of Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. [6895]
§ Mr. Raynsford[holding answer 1 July 1997]: The Government has long made it clear that we are opposed to Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. We are therefore intending to repeal it; however, there is no legislative opportunity available at present.