Chloe Smith on Unitary Decision

Commenting on the decision in favour of a Norwich City unitary, Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, said:

"I am astounded at this decision. The government has ignored its independent advisers, its own previous guidelines and its own sense. Ministers and civil servants have effectively let loose an expensive new white elephant just months before a general election. This is a costly, irresponsible diversion when the real thing is the recession and there is no public money to spare."