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Proceeding contribution from Angela C Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 October 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Local Transport Bill [Lords].

Local Transport Bill [Lords]

Although I would prefer elected members only to take part in votes, I understand the Government's desire for flexibility. Would it help if we had a commitment to establishing boundaries for the reasons to give voting rights to non-voting members of ITAs? In other words, we could clearly state the grounds on which an ITA could grant such rights. The nervousness of Labour Members relates to the possibility of political parties playing fast and loose with this provision. In south Yorkshire, we have three main parties—Labour, Liberal Democrat and independents. Increasingly, they are coming into balance on PTAs, so the opportunities to abuse the system are great.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
481 c632 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Conditions of employment Contracts Devolved matters Appeals Councillors Bus services Fares Greater London Exemptions Humber bridge Local government Motor vehicles Protection Membership Public appointments Workplace pensions Public transport Railways Passengers Passenger transport executives Pension rights Standards Tribunals Wales Roads Transport Scotland Testing Road works Tolls Trams Traffic Commissioners Local transport plans Rail Passengers Council Transport Tribunal Statutory instruments
Legislation
Local Transport Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link
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