HL Deb 08 February 2001 vol 621 c115WA
Viscount Simon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will appoint a Minister with responsibilities in relation to local government to the Speaker's Committee established under Section 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. [HL685]

The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)

In accordance with Section 2(3) of the Act, my right honourable friend the Prime Minister has appointed my right honourable friend the Minister for Local Government and the Regions (Hilary Armstrong) as a member of the Speaker's Committee.