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Proceeding contribution from Baroness O'Cathain (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 24 January 2006. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill.


Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

I shall spend some time walking the Minister through the issues, if she likes. The point about pensions is a step too far; it is key. I understand absolutely where she is coming from, which is why I gave the example about the water utilities having pensions for directors on that basis. Since they were privatised, and since the Higgs corporate governance code has come in, that is not acceptable because it is regarded as prejudicing independence.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
677 c1112 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Climate change Departmental responsibilities Finance Environment protection Functions Local government Pay Membership Public appointments Pensions Staff Non-departmental public bodies English Nature Regulation Sustainable development Rural areas Rules of procedure Countryside Agency Commission for Rural Communities Natural England
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk