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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanningfield (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 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]

We have two amendments in this group: Amendments 167 and 168. They are on very similar lines to those which the noble Lord, Lord Tope, just set out. I very much support his amendments, but ours specifically remove ““Secretary of State”” and insert, ““regional development agency and Leaders’ Board””. Whatever we think of the new arrangements, at least that takes the powers away from the Secretary of State and leaves them more locally. Throughout the Bill, we have talked the whole time about the powers of the Secretary of State. I have done that during discussion of several pieces of legislation, but this time more than with others. I commend the amendments.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c299GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Accountability Climate change Design County councils Housing Further education Environment Energy Learning and Skills Council for England Green belt District councils Local government Ministerial powers Membership Planning Public consultation Parish and town councils Police authorities National parks Regional planning and development Sustainable development Social rented housing Regional development agencies Regional government Local strategic partnerships Regional spatial strategies Local area agreements
Legislation
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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