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Proceeding contribution from Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 23 November 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Public Bodies Bill [HL].

Public Bodies Bill [HL]

Natural England has been very keen to comment at certain stages of the legislation and the noble Lord is quite right to single it out. What I said was ““comment on legislation””; I did not say that they were not in a position to comment on those areas of their responsibility. Of course, Governments set these bodies up with the idea of seeking their advice on these matters, but Governments have to have the responsibility for bringing legislation before the House and it is for Parliament to advise the Government through its procedures on what it thinks of the Government’s legislation.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
722 c1071 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Closures Delegated legislation Judiciary Judicial Appointments Commission for England and Wales Ministerial powers Public bodies Public consultation Parliamentary scrutiny Non-departmental public bodies Regional development agencies Henry VIII clauses Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Rail Passengers Council Youth Justice Board Legal Services Board Consumer Focus Sunset clauses
Legislation
Public Bodies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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