LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT

Early day motion 391, tabled 16 December 2002 by Valerie Davey (Labour). Signed by 100 members.

That this House expresses its support for the LGA's commitment to work to secure continuous improvement in local government; agrees that improvement is best delivered from within the sector; endorses the principle that every council should be prepared to play its part in the improvement process either by providing support to or receiving it from other councils; and recognises the role which honourable Members can provide in encouraging their local councils to participate fully in the improvement agenda.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 30, Conservative 18, Labour/Co-operative 8, UUP 2, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1.