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Proceeding contribution from Lord Dixon-Smith (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 6 November 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Planning Bill.


Planning Bill

My Lords, there is no doubt that ““council”” has a particular connotation, which does not apply in this instance. The amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, which leaves the subject open, is probably preferable to the rigidity of the Bill. I wonder whether this group would be not more executive than a council, but even ““executive”” would not describe its function with sufficient accuracy. The only thing on which I think we shall be able to agree is that we do not like the title. It is a little unfortunate. If we could find something better on which we could all agree, it would be an improvement.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
705 c364 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Devolved matters Accountability Climate change Countryside Cultural heritage Airports Design Legal profession Environment protection Infrastructure Legislation Floods Local government Ministerial powers Planning permission Public appointments Planning Publicity Railways Parliamentary scrutiny Public participation Passenger transport executives National parks Scotland Transport Regional planning and development Sustainable development Wind power Broads Authority Infrastructure Planning Commission National policy statements
Legislation
Planning Bill 2007-08
Link
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