§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to re-introduce surcharging of councillors in instances where unlawful practice has taken place; and if he will make a statement. [110987]
§ Mr. LeslieThere are no plans to re-introduce surcharging. Instances of unlawful or unethical conduct can now be effectively dealt with through the regime established by the Local Government Act 2000, centred on the Standards Board for England and the Adjudication Panel.