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Proceeding contribution from Joan Walley (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill.

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman agrees that the position in Stoke-on-Trent is unique, because it is the only local authority in the country where we have a council manager and an elected mayor, who together comprise the executive. That has caused us local governance problems there. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that it is vital that the Government and the Minister for Local Government work with those democratically elected in Stoke-on-Trent and with local MPs to find a way forward for governance that best suits our wonderful city?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
455 c1170 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Constituencies Audit Community development Councillors Conduct Cooperation Best value Council tax Audit Commission County councils Health services Elections Inspections Legislative competence Functions Ethics District councils Local government Powers National Assembly for Wales Referendums Primary care trusts Local government services Public participation Parish and town councils Local government executive Standards Reform Sustainable development Unitary councils Regional government Overview and scrutiny committees Patients' forums Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health Local Government Boundary Commission for England Mayors Valuation Tribunal for England
Legislation
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill 2006-07
Link
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