(13 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberWe did not axe it; the previous Labour Government axed it, and I do not recall the right hon. Gentleman raising a single objection to it.
Staffordshire Moorlands district council has entered into an arrangement with neighbouring High Peak borough council to share management services. Does the Secretary of State agree that innovations like these can help save taxpayers money while protecting front-line services?