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Proceeding contribution from David Drew (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 19 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Sustainable Communities Bill.


Sustainable Communities Bill

I am sorry to have missed the early part of my hon. Friend’s remarks, and I am sorry that he does not support all aspects of the Bill. To my mind, it is a misunderstanding to see it as a top-down measure. The Bill provides the framework, but it is up to local areas to decide their spending commitments, given that central Government decides how each local area is expected to perform. That is why we elect central Government. Does my hon. Friend agree?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
455 c1068 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Community development Finance Environment Expenditure Local government Police Post offices Young people Small businesses Regional planning and development Sustainable development Wales Shops Regeneration
Legislation
Sustainable Communities Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk