Proceeding contribution from Hazel Blears (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.
Localism Bill
The Secretary of State said that the current power to do anything that is in the interests of economic, social or environmental well-being is too narrow and that his general power of competence will extend the ability of councils to take action. Will he give practical examples of issues that do not fall within economic, social or environmental well-being, on which councils will be able to act? I am sure that the House wants to be enlightened on how large the power is. Before the election, he said that he wanted to give councils the power to do anything other than raise taxation. Is that still his intention?
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- 2010-12
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- Community development Housing Infrastructure Homelessness Local government Powers Planning Referendums Public houses Local government services Parish and town councils Social rented housing Tenants Regeneration Regional development agencies Mayors Local enterprise partnerships
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- Localism Bill 2010-12
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