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Proceeding contribution from Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 July 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Public Bodies Bill [Lords].


Public Bodies Bill [Lords]

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. These bodies are rarely discussed in the House, and that is part of the problem that we are seeking to deal with. Unless there is a compelling reason why a state function should be carried out by a body that is independent of any democratic accountability, the presumption should be that it is accountable. That is the test that we apply.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
531 c215 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Accountability Cost effectiveness Closures Functions Pay Public bodies Mergers Redundancy Non-departmental public bodies Standards Reform S4C Agricultural Wages Board Gangmasters Licensing Authority Chief Coroner Rural Advocate Statutory instruments
Legislation
Public Bodies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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