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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Keeley (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 May 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

I doubt it, because having representatives from borough councils on the assembly is not a strong enough measure; they may not comprise the majority. There is still the view in London borough councils, which we will hear more of when we come to our amendments, that they should have a veto. The designation of a mayoral development corporation in an area is a very powerful measure. I heard the Minister say that he did not believe the current Mayor had any extra MDCs in mind, but he could do, and the power is cast quite widely.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
528 c370-1 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Housing Greater London Greater London Authority Functions Homelessness Landlord and tenant Local government Litter Powers Property transfer Planning Business rates Mayor of London Private rented housing Mayoral development corporations Social rented housing Taxation Tenants' rights Regeneration Security of tenure Arms length management organisations London Development Agency Homes and Communities Agency Tenant Services Authority
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk