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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanningfield (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 3 February 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 support the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. A theme running throughout this part of the legislation is that there is too much prescription. To a certain extent, that would put people off petitions rather than help. As I said the other day, I hope that the Minister will take this away and think again. The provisions are far too prescriptive—very much teaching grandmother to suck eggs. Please look at this again, for everyone’s benefit. I support the opposition to the Question whether Clause 19 should stand part of the Bill.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c134GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disclosure of information Accountability Audit Councillors Civic dignitaries Borrowing Finance Electoral Commission Local government Pay Public consultation Public participation Parish and town councils Political impartiality Private rented housing Voluntary organisations Social rented housing Tenants' rights Overview and scrutiny committees Local Government Boundary Commission for England Petitions Freedom of the city
Legislation
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk