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Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 8 November 2007. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Local Government and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Debate on the Address.


Local Government and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

I am afraid that I may only give way a couple of times and my time is about to run out. I have identified a theme that I shall try to impress on Front Benchers on both sides of the House. We are now at a stage in politics at which we have agreed that central direction simply does not work. We now all apparently agree with localism, but if that is to be more than just a slogan, we have to trust the people. We have to trust individual choice and we have to empower local people to make choices in health and education.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
467 c293 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Aviation Construction Climate change Housing Flood control Immigration Environment protection Land use Local government Pollution Recycling Migration Standards Renewable energy Waste disposal Rural areas Rural Payments Agency
Link
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