To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what account is being taken of rural proofing in the Department's review of the Standard Spending Assessment formula for local authorities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what account is being taken of rural proofing in the Department's review of the Standard Spending Assessment formula for local authorities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c24W, if he will place a copy of the analysis by Smith and Williamson of responses to the Planning Green Paper in the Library. - Including fact that...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c24W, if he will place a copy of the analysis by Smith and Williamson of responses to the Planning Green Paper in the Library. - Including fact that...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights on the proposals in his Planning Green Paper.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights on the proposals in his Planning Green Paper.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, whether the appointment of consultants to advise on the responses to the Planning Green Paper was subject to a competitive tendering process; when expressions of interest were invited; and how many firms tendered.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, whether the appointment of consultants to advise on the responses to the Planning Green Paper was subject to a competitive tendering process; when expressions of interest were invited; and how many firms tendered.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish a Planning White Paper.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish a Planning White Paper.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which proposals in the Planning Green Paper would require (a) primary legislation and (b) secondary legislation to be implemented.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which proposals in the Planning Green Paper would require (a) primary legislation and (b) secondary legislation to be implemented.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which consultants were appointed to analyse the responses to the Planning Green Paper; and what are (a) their terms of reference and (b) the timetable for completion of their work.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which consultants were appointed to analyse the responses to the Planning Green Paper; and what are (a) their terms of reference and (b) the timetable for completion of their work.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what legislative changes will be required as part of the introduction of comprehensive performance assessments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what legislative changes will be required as part of the introduction of comprehensive performance assessments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans the Government has to review the closed list electoral system for the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the structure and timing of the review.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans the Government has to review the closed list electoral system for the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the structure and timing of the review.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans the Government has to review the electoral system used for elections to (a) the office of London Mayor, (b) the Greater London Assembly, (c) the Scottish Parliament and (d) the Welsh Assembly; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans the Government has to review the electoral system used for elections to (a) the office of London Mayor, (b) the Greater London Assembly, (c) the Scottish Parliament and (d) the Welsh Assembly; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what the administrative costs were of local government reorganisation in each local authority that has been restructured since 1990 in (a) cash and (b) real terms, expressed in 2002 prices. - This information is not available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what the administrative costs were of local government reorganisation in each local authority that has been restructured since 1990 in (a) cash and (b) real terms, expressed in 2002 prices. - This information is not available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his oral Answer of 18th December, Official Report, 377 c137, what impact the change in grant to shire districts will have on the overall local government settlement; and from which budget the additional funding required...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his oral Answer of 18th December, Official Report, 377 c137, what impact the change in grant to shire districts will have on the overall local government settlement; and from which budget the additional funding required...

Statement on when he will publish his consultation document on planning obligations.

Statement on when he will publish his consultation document on planning obligations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, What plans he has to reform the planning system. (Failed OPQ). - Inc refs to Green Paper proposing reforms to the planning system and a consultation paper on compulsory purchase.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, What plans he has to reform the planning system. (Failed OPQ). - Inc refs to Green Paper proposing reforms to the planning system and a consultation paper on compulsory purchase.