§ Mr. HurstTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to extend the jurisdiction of the Local Government Ombudsman to consider complaints against parish councils; and if he will make a statement. [112023]
§ Ms Beverley HughesWe have no plans to bring parish councils within the jurisdiction of the Local Government Ombudsman. Every elector has a right to raise any concerns that they may have about the business or conduct of their parish council at the annual public meeting.