Better Government White Paper (Hansard, 10 June 1998)

§ 17. Mr. McNulty
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the publication of the Better Government White Paper. [43513]

§ Dr. David Clark
Work is progressing to publish the Better Government White Paper later this year. This White Paper will outline the measures the Government have in mind to modernise the business of the public services and ensure the delivery of better services to our citizens.

§ 19. Ms Moran
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the impact on local democracy of the Better Government project. [43516]

§ Dr. David Clark
The Better Government programme is about revitalising the public sector. Local government is a key partner. Improving public services will be an important contribution to renewing the democratic relationship between the public and all levels of government. Alongside the important developments in local government democracy being taken forward by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, the Better Government programme will contribute to making local government more open and responsive to the needs of users.