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It is for local authorities to decide how best to deploy the resources available to them to meet housing need, including the replacement of lead piping.
But we do intend that the home care services provided to people living in very sheltered housing will be regulated. We consulted recently on how best this can be accomplished, and will publish our proposals soon.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 February 2000
The police are committed to the principles of the Best Value approach as a means of increasing the efficiency of forces and improving the already high standards achieved for response times.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 September 1999
There are many providers throughout the country—in fact, much advice is provided by local authority-run services—but the citizens advice bureaux are probably the best known of the alternative providers.
Given the way that the bill is framed, are local authorities in the best position to take forward the measures or would others be best placed to take the lead?