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Proceeding contribution from Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 23 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

We are back on track on an issue which we covered in some of the previous debate. I hope that I have made the position of the Government clear on the Standards Board and the unwillingness of the Government to take the position of imposing a code of conduct on councillors from the centre. The philosophy of the coalition is that the Localism Bill means what it says. It is up to local authorities to present the conduct of their public duties in a way that is to the satisfaction of the electorates that they represent. In no way does that imply that misconduct can be approved of but it is for local authorities to determine what measures they put in place to effect a code of conduct.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1502 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disclosure of information Alcoholic drinks Councillors Conduct Elections Freedom of information Licensing Greater London Greater London Authority Local government Planning permission Powers Public appointments Public consultation Parish and town councils Mayor of London Political impartiality Taxis Standards Social rented housing Local Government Ombudsman Overview and scrutiny committees Mayors Housing Ombudsman Service
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk