HC Deb 20 October 1998 vol 317 c1090W
23. Mr. McNulty

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects a best-value regime to be implemented by local authorities. [54349]

Ms Armstrong

Primary legislation will be required to introduce the best value regime and abolish CCT for all local authorities. We have set up pilot projects to take forward best value principles prior to legislation and we have relaxed existing CCT regulations to encourage all authorities to adopt best value practices. I cannot comment on the contents of the Queen's Speech; however, the Government remain committed to introducing best value in local authorities.