Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hanham (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 30 April 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Greater London Authority Bill.

Greater London Authority Bill

Any other person in local government in this country is subject to scrutiny, controls, rules, and standing orders. The Mayor is the only position in this country that is like this. Having listened to the noble Lord, Lord Tope, and thinking about it carefully, we still take the view that this should be a two-term job. I cannot do anything more with this today. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 3 agreed to. Clause 4 [Confirmation hearings etc for certain appointments by the Mayor]:

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 691 c28GC
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Greater London Greater London Authority Functions Local government Pay Powers Public appointments Members Staff Mayor of London London Assembly
Legislation: Greater London Authority Bill 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Greater London Authority Bill

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