To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the use of the phrase “local service centres” by local authorities to refer to villages is language authorised by the Government; and, if so, when it was introduced. [HL1879]

The terminology used by a local authority in respect of its own areas and service delivery arrangements is entirely a matter for that local authority acting in accordance with its statutory powers and duties, including having regard to the code of recommended practice on local authority publicity.