HC Deb 18 November 1997 vol 301 cc123-4W
18. Ms Blears

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to make an announcement on local authority best value pilot schemes; and if he will make a statement.[14858]

Ms Armstrong

I will announce the list of authorities who will be invited to join the best value pilot programme in early December, following advice from an expert panel comprising representatives of central government, the CBI, the TUC and the Audit Commission.

27. Mr. Coaker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he plans to make an announcement on local authority best value pilot schemes; and if he will make a statement.[14868]

Ms Armstrong

I will announce the list of authorities that will be invited to join the best value pilot programme in early December, following advice from an expert panel comprising representatives of central government, the CBI, the TUC and the Audit Commission.