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


Communities in Control

The Secretary of State will recall my predecessor's clear view of the Secretary of State's decision, and her Department's decision, about the future of local government in Cheshire. If the Secretary of State believes so strongly in local democracy, why did she split the county of Cheshire in two, despite the view overwhelmingly taken by local people in a referendum, and dramatically reduce the number of democratically elected local councillors in the process?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
478 c1426 
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
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