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Proceeding contribution from Harry Cohen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 21 July 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on London Olympics Bill.

London Olympics Bill

I have not studied the Bill in sufficient detail to answer my hon. Friend. I understand that the new Olympic delivery authority will have strong powers, but perhaps the Minister will clarify the specific point raised by my hon. Friend when he replies to the debate or in due course. I come now to a bit of local politics. Newham is understandably thrusting in getting regeneration for its own area and was a powerful advocate for the successful bid, but its record with its neighbouring boroughs is not ideal. We do not want Waltham Forest—in my case Leyton and Leytonstone—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
436 c1487 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Contracts Accountancy Advertising Costs Business Closures Housing Land Greater London Infrastructure Facilities Local government Low incomes Powers of entry Powers Planning Olympic Games National Lottery Mayor of London Lighting Paralympic Games Sales Security Transport Sportsgrounds Roads Taxation Sports Road traffic control Trade marks Regeneration Street trading Street cleaning Tickets Regional development agencies Lee Valley Office of Rail Regulation Olympic Delivery Authority
Legislation
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Bill 2005-06
Link
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