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Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

I know that my hon. Friend is in full flow, so I thank him for giving way. He mentioned the addition of partner authorities. Given the title of part 5—““Co-operation of English authorities with local partners, etc””—does he accept that it is incumbent on local authorities to work with their existing partners? Plymouth city council, which is now Conservative led, has said that, within two weeks and without consulting local police, it will impose a curfew on all 16-year-olds.