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Proceeding contribution from Lord Tope (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 20 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

My Lords, in moving the amendment, to which I have added my name, my noble friend made it clear that it is a probing amendment. It might therefore be that the Minister is not about to accept it. If that proves to be the case, I am conscious that the Minister has received considerable advice from behind her that she should not attempt to define sustainable development now or at any time in the future. Therefore, perhaps she could confirm that the Government intend, in the not very distant future, to publish their definition of sustainable development, a definition that will subsequently appear in the national planning policy framework document. If she can confirm that, can she also confirm that it will at least reflect the balanced approach that the amendment seeks to achieve?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1074 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Community development Devolution Council tax Contracts for services Fees and charges Land Legislative competence Legislation Fire and rescue services Local government Ministerial powers Public transport Referendums Local government services Parish and town councils Passenger transport executives Recreation spaces Parks Sustainable development Wales Rights of way Rescue services Mayors
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk