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Proceeding contribution from Charles Clarke (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 February 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Unitary Authorities.


Unitary Authorities

Does the hon. Gentleman accept that I have received many representations from businesses, citizens and constituents in my constituency who argue strongly in favour of unitary authority status? [Interruption.] I am sorry, but I did not catch that intervention. Serious business people have seen the argument in favour of a unitary system for cost reasons, because it will be far cheaper, far more effective and far more democratic than the current two-tier system.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c3WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Devon Local government Norfolk Reorganisation Unitary councils Suffolk Local Government Boundary Commission for England
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk