Proceeding contribution from Lord Whitty (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 June 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Academies Bill [HL].

Academies Bill [HL]

I gently say to the Minister that, yes, one of my amendments would give local authorities a veto but another would not, and nor would those of the noble Lords, Lord Greaves and Lord Phillips. Consultation is not a veto. Ministers in this Government will find that all sorts of statutes require Ministers to consult before they make a decision. It is a bit irritating. At the end of the day, Ministers can ignore it or override it, but at least they have gone through the process. That is all we are asking for here.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 719 c1271
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Curriculum Finance Governing bodies Local government Parents Public consultation Primary education Standards Teachers Special educational needs Secondary education Trusts Academies Free schools Maintained schools
Legislation: Academies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Academies Bill [HL]

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