Skip to main content

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


Localism Bill

My hon. Friend is absolutely right for two reasons. First, the power to set up the corporation is devolved, and a directly elected regional figure, in the shape of the Mayor, takes that decision. Secondly, there is the veto, which did not exist in relation to the other, earlier-style development corporations. There is therefore a significantly enhanced degree of accountability.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
528 c372 
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