Twinning Arrangements with Foreign Municipalities

HL Deb 20 March 2002 vol 632 cc150-1WA

Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What advice they have given to local authorities on twinning arrangements with foreign municipalities. [HL3308]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

While we recognise the value of effective partnerships between strong and active local communities which can play a real part in increasing understanding between the peoples of Europe and the wider world, we have issued no guidance to local authorities on this. The Local Government International Bureau, and in Scotland the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, facilitate links between UK local authorities and authorities worldwide.