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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 8 February 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

moved Amendment No. 206:"Page 6, line 16, after ““must”” insert ““by order””" The noble Baroness said: This is a probing amendment to enable a debate on exactly when it is appropriate for the Secretary of State to give guidance on the functions of Natural England, particularly those that relate to regional planning and associated matters. The independence of Natural England in regional planning is a sensitive issue; it is probably the most sensitive issue. My amendment is to enable us to discuss how there would be any input from elected Members, MPs, your Lordships’ House and other representatives about the sort of guidance that the Secretary of State may choose, from time to time, to give Natural England about the functions that enable it to make observations on planning and associated matters. I beg to move.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c661 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Biodiversity Advisory services Environment protection Functions Grants Joint Nature Conservation Committee Pay Powers Public appointments Pensions Property transfer Nature conservation Staff Non-departmental public bodies Regional planning and development Wildlife Rural areas Commission for Rural Communities Natural England
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 2005-06
Link
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