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Proceeding contribution from Hazel Blears (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 July 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Communities in Control.


Communities in Control

I should be delighted to visit my hon. Friend's area to discuss what action can be taken on those very serious matters. The White Paper's ideas on petitioning and calling for action from councillors will increase local people's ability to force matters to be debated in public and to secure a proper response. They will empower her local community in a way that is markedly different from what happens at present.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
478 c1421 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Community development Councillors Democracy Digital technology Finance Information Electoral register Local government Local government services Public participation Voluntary organisations Voluntary work Petitions
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk