Proceeding contribution from Baroness Warsi (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 26 January 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL].

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his detailed response. I want the opportunity to reread those comments. I still have concerns about the prescriptive nature of the clause, which says very clearly: "““A principal local authority must make a scheme for the handling of valid petitions … In this Chapter ‘petition scheme’ means a scheme under this section””." I will read in Hansard what the Minister has said, and I am sure that we will return to this on Report. At this stage, however, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 87 withdrawn. Amendment 88 not moved.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 707 c60GC
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Costs County councils Eligibility Information Internet District councils Local government Local government services Public participation Staff Petitions
Legislation: Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

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