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Proceeding contribution from Lord Carter (Labour) 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

I also was puzzled why there was no guidance in this section. I think I understand why from my noble friend’s answer. If the Secretary of State had the power to issue guidance and the CRC was proving rather an embarrassment to the department and the Government—for example, in its rural-proofing exercise or its rural advocacy—it could be given guidance, in a sense, to back off. I think I understand that not having the power to give guidance strengthens the independence of the body.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c714-5 
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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