New Clause 31
Greater London Authority Bill
Public Bill Committees, 23 January 2007, 12:15 pm
Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central, Conservative)
I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way so speedily. Is he aware that both the Mayor and the London councils are in favour of separate billing in such a fashion? Does he not think that the Government should endorse the proposal, since they are keen to promote maximum participation in local democracy? By making clear the direct lines of accountability, as he suggests, and allowing for separate billing, they would only encourage people to participate in local elections.