§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister if it is his policy that local community and strategic partnerships should be subject to legislation on admission to meetings. [87905]
§ Mr. LeslieLocal strategic partnerships are not statutory bodies. However, each LSP must work for, and be seen to work for the people it serves. We consider that there should be transparency and openness in the way LSPs operate and that information should be easily 869W accessible. The accreditation of LSPs in receipt of the neighbourhood renewal fund specifically addresses these issues in respect of decision making and other processes of an LSP.