HC Deb 06 May 2003 vol 404 c664W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent investigations he has made into allegations of bullying and harassment of(a) male and (b) female council chief executives for political partisan motives; and if he will make a statement. [110986]

Mr. Leslie

The Standards Board for England has responsibility for investigating allegations that members may have breached the code of conduct, including by seeking to bully employees or otherwise compromise the impartiality of those who work for the authority.