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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 July 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.


Localism Bill

Most certainly not. The noble Lord, Lord Greaves, ceased to surprise me about 20 years ago. My point is that it is very helpful for other parts of your Lordships’ House to know when we are dealing with a government view or whether it is a jolly wheeze thought up by one party—on this occasion, according to the noble Lord, by the Conservative Party. I hope that members of the Conservative Party in your Lordships’ House will tell us when a jolly wheeze has their support but not that of the Liberal Democrats. It is a new form of coalition Government, and I am enjoying it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
729 c153-4 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Community interest companies Community development Assets Business Buildings Council tax County councils Employment Land Expenditure Increases District councils Local government Property transfer Planning Public bodies Business rates Referendums Procurement Local government services Parish and town councils Provident societies Voluntary organisations Sports Social enterprises
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk