ORAL QUESTIONS
In accordance with the Council Procedure Rules (Section 8.3) of the Council’s Constitution to receive oral questions from Members of the Council.
Minutes:
In accordance with the Council Procedure Rules (Section 8.3) of the Council’s Constitution, the Chairman proceeded to conduct a period for oral questions addressed to Executive Councillors and Panel Chairmen as follows:-
Question from Councillor Mrs M Banerjee to the Executive Councillor for Housing Strategy, Councillor I C Bates
In response to a question regarding the future funding of affordable housing, Councillor Bates announced that following a joint bid for resources by the District Council and registered social landlords, the Government had awarded a sum of £6.1 million towards affordable housing schemes in the District over the next two years. He added that this award would not affect any future opportunities for the provision of affordable housing in the District via Section 106 Agreements.
Question from Councillor M G Rainer to the Executive Councillor for Resources, Welfare and IT, Councillor L M Simpson
In response to a question regarding the level of District Council expenditure on Microsoft software and licences during the last financial year and over recent years, Councillor Simpson undertook to respond to the questioner in writing.
Question from Councillor R E Barnes to the Executive Councillor for Service Delivery, Councillor R L Clarke
In response to a question regarding the outcome of consultation with Town and Parish Councils on the provision of public conveniences in their communities, Councillor Clarke explained that this had been deferred pending the outcome of the public consultation exercise on service and council tax levels to be undertaken later in the year.
Question from Councillor M G Baker to the Executive Councillor for Resources, Welfare and IT, Councillor L M Simpson
In response to a question regarding the activities planned for the visit of representatives from Marburg-Biedenkopf to Huntingdonshire in September, Councillor Simpson explained that a programme for the twinning visit would be devised with the Executive Councillor following the local elections on June 10th.
Question from Councillor W T Clough to the Leader of the Council, Councillor D P Holley
In response to a question regarding the measures in place to secure the safety of Members, Officers and visitors to Pathfinder House following a recent violent incident involving damage to the building, the Leader replied that whilst every precaution was taken, Pathfinder House was a public building and it was impossible to plan for every eventuality.
Question from Councillor D A Giles to the Leader of the Council, Councillor D P Holley
In response to a question regarding the selection and attendance of Members at a recent meeting arranged by the Team undertaking the Comprehensive Performance Assessment, the Leader was of the view that the number of Members present would not reflect adversely on the Team’s assessment, given the conflicting demands of Members and the opportunity for Members to submit comments to them via e-mail. In addition, the Leader reported that the initial feedback had been positive and the Team had applauded the level of commitment shown by Members and Officers.
Question from Councillor J S Watt to the Executive Councillor for ... view the full minutes text for item 69