Proceeding contribution from Lord Williams of Elvel (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 2 November 2005. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Commons Bill [HL].

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It might be for the convenience of the Committee if I spoke now rather than opposing the Question that the clause stand part. I have some general questions for my noble friend on a subject raised earlier by the noble Lord, Lord Greaves. The constitution, as set out in the Bill and presumably reflected in regulations, is complex for a number of aspiring commons associations. I have two questions. First, what advice will be given by the Countryside Council for Wales to aspiring commons associations? How will all that work, if it works? The same may be true in England. Secondly, if it is expensive to set up a commons association, who do we expect to pay?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 675 c113-4GC
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: ICT Access Applications Agriculture Costs Common land Functions Land use Grazing land Local government Membership Management Maps Public opinion Registration Voting rights Transitional arrangements Wildlife Rules of procedure Voluntary work Sites of special scientific interest Commons councils Village greens
Legislation: Commons Bill (HL) 2005-06
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