§ Dr. NaysmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) if he will make a statement on progress made on the review of political restrictions on local government officers; [54216]
(2) if he will make a statement on his proposals to alter the political restrictions on local government officers in England and Wales. [54217]
§ Dr. WhiteheadWe will shortly be starting the review process looking at political restrictions on local government officers and intend to publish a consultation paper containing proposals later this year.