Local Government Act (Hansard, 20 July 2001)

HC Deb 20 July 2001 vol 372 cc503-4W 503W

§ Mr. Keetch
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action he has taken to change the use of his powers under the Local Government Act 1974 to achieve compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998; and if he will make a statement. [4552]
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§ Dr. Whitehead
The Local Government Act 1974 makes provision for the Commission for Local Administration in England. We have taken no action to change the use of the Secretary of State's powers in relation to these provisions, since we see no case to do so.