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Standards Board for England

Mr. Gibb: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to introduce a referrals unit for complaints to the Standards Board for England. [101220]

Mr. Leslie: This is an operational matter for the Standards Board. I understand that a referrals unit is already in place, with the function of assisting the Board in its consideration of allegations. Provisions in the Local Government Bill will allow the Standards Board flexibility to introduce other arrangements for the efficient handling of misconduct allegations.

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