News from Len Duvall - Statement - appointment of Sir Simon Milton

Commenting on the enforced double resignation of Sir Simon Milton from City of Westminster Council and the Local Government Association, Assembly Member Len Duvall said: "Boris Johnson knew Sir Simon's appointment was in breach of the law and that if he hadn't taken action to resolve this fiasco someone else was about to. Of course we welcome his belated decision to do the right thing and step down but the Mayor could have resolved this and spared everyone's blushes weeks ago had he bothered to pay attention to the rules. He has been very slap-dash in handing out titles and positions to people. This is the latest blunder that proves he should have taken a little more time and paid more attention to the rules before rushing ahead with politically expedient appointments."

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1. Background: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/dailynews/2008/05/boris_adviser_faces_rules_breach_row.html