Written evidence to be reported to the House
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
2:16 pm
Angela E. Smith: I think it comes back to the argument or discussion that we were having earlier about the balance between devolution and accountability and stability. The view of the Government was that, once you had made a decision to have an electoral arrangement, you should stick with those arrangements. To have the constant switching back could undermine the process by which the electorate know where they stand and who they are voting for. It will be a matter for the council to decide which form of elections they want.