Local Government Reorganisation
Debate between Alison McGovern and Mike Martin(3 weeks, 2 days ago)
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Alison McGovern
The hon. Lady has made her points very clear and they are on the record. The one thing that I do not want to do is delay, because the longer this takes, the less our ability to get on with the problems that councils face in looking after our children and our older people and in growing our economy.
Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)
There are a number of options on the table for Kent, and no matter which one the Minister chooses, we will need to do some tidying up of ward and division boundaries, because there are vast disparities between the number of electors and some of the current county council boundaries. Will that be announced alongside the option chosen on Thursday, and if not, when will that information be given?
Alison McGovern
I will take away that point and endeavour to give the hon. Gentleman that information as soon as we can.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Alison McGovern and Mike Martin(1 year, 8 months ago)
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Alison McGovern
My hon. Friend mentions the new fair repayment rate, which is another crucial part of the Budget and a downpayment on the action that we will take on poverty. I am fond of an invitation to Scotland, and I will happily accept that one.
Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)