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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

I am trying hard to think of a similar set of circumstances in which someone who is elected and holding an office—for example, as Secretary of State—is temporarily out of action. They may have a team of people who help and advise them. In this case, there are two Ministers in your Lordships’ Chamber. I cannot think of a politician or member of the public who would accept the Permanent Secretary stepping into their roles temporarily, although I can think of some Permanent Secretaries who may have wished to do so.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c50 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Devolved matters Accountability Discipline Crime Elections House of Lords Eligibility Disqualification Greater London Local government Police Powers Membership Public appointments Prisoners Public consultation Peers Part-time employment Political impartiality Standards Voting methods Reform Victims Wales London Assembly Police and crime commissioners Police and crime panels
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk