Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) 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]

Again, I move this amendment on behalf of my noble friend Lord Greaves. It seeks to remove the application of Clause 20 to parish councils in England and community councils in Wales, which, to all intents and purposes, are the same kind of body, identical in their functions but operating in different ways. My noble friend, rightly, is unhappy that, as the clause is constructed, the Secretary of State can apply a scheme appropriate to the other principal bodies and local authorities listed in the subsection to parish councils, which really do not need national rules. It is a simple amendment, although the Minister may say differently. I beg to move.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 707 c136GC
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

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

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