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Written question asked by Valerie Davey (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 2002. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, What additional freedoms and flexibilities he expects to be able to give to high performing councils. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Valerie Davey:: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what additional freedoms and flexibilities he expects to be able to give to high performing councils. [86346] Mr. Raynsford: For the very best authorities there will be no ring-fencing of funding (other than grants passed to schools); a three year `inspection holiday'; removal of almost all requirements to produce plans and an opportunity to discuss with Government further freedoms through an Innovations Forum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86346; 396 c866-7W;396 c864W
Session
2002-03
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Inspections Innovation Local government Standards Ringfenced funding
Link
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