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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bellingham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Broads Authority Bill (By Order).


Broads Authority Bill (By Order)

The hon. Gentleman's argument has a number of attractive aspects, although I feel that we need fewer elections in this country rather than more. On the other hand, we will have unitary reorganisation in Norfolk whether we like it or not, and that may well result in fewer local authorities being voted for. Even though we do not want that in my party, we may have to live with it, and it might, therefore, make sense in that context to ensure that the authority has directly elected members.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c788-9 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Councillors Finance Elections Flood control Inland waterways Navigation Powers Membership Parish and town councils Safety Shipping Dredging Broads Authority Norfolk and Suffolk Broads
Legislation
Broads Authority Bill 2006-07 to 2008-09
Link
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