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Proceeding contribution from Lord Smith of Leigh (Labour) 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]

Scrutiny inevitably depends on how well those being scrutinised accept and respond to it. In Greater Manchester we accept that this is a serious matter—these people can scrutinise what we do and therefore we respond in a proper manner. That is probably even more important than putting it down in legislation because it requires that respect.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c177GC 
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