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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]

It is not a disgrace that I live in London; it is a great place. However, one has to remember that the proprieties and the way in which parish councillors work in and respond to their communities are very different. Their flexibility must not be reduced. The Minister referred to accountability. One does not challenge the issue of accountability, but I must remind her about the role that elections play in it. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 133 withdrawn. Amendment 133A not moved.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c137GC 
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