Proceeding contribution from David Burrowes (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

I took part in Committee proceedings on the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill—a Bill of over 200 clauses, so I bear the scars of considering them—and although there was some tinkering around the edges to give greater power to local people, at its heart and at the heart of the previous Government was big government and a big Secretary of State. I shall not go into the issue of size when it comes to the current Secretary of State, but he wants to replace a big Secretary of State in terms of powers with a big citizen.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 521 c596-7
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: 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
Legislation: Localism Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Localism Bill

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