Proceeding contribution from Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 5 July 2007. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill.

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

We support the spirit of the amendment. While there is a strong case for unitary councils in many areas, the drive should come from local people. Indeed, the Minister in an earlier speech made mention of the fact that this process started from a devolutionary point of view, so it seems right that the drive should come from local areas and that the Secretary of State should then invite those areas to come forward with proposals. A power to direct runs completely counter to the devolutionary spirit.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 693 c1160-1
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Community development Devolution Local government Local government finance Non-departmental public bodies Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government
Legislation: Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

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