HC Deb 03 March 1998 vol 307 c540W
14. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he next plans to meet representatives of local government to discuss development issues. [30635]

Mr. Raynsford

This morning, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Central Local Partnership, a regular forum for major issues affecting local government. Two further meetings of the Partnership are planned this year.