Proceeding contribution from Lord Jenkin of Roding (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 12 September 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

My Lords, having heard the case in favour of these amendments, I am not in the least surprised that my noble friend on the Front Bench has added her name to them. My only comment is to say how much has changed since I was in charge of local authorities back in the 1980s. It is a change that is entirely welcome. This is a far more positive approach than anything I had to deal with at that time. Perhaps a veil might be drawn over that period; it was a very unhappy period for much of local government. I thoroughly support these clauses and I congratulate the core cities on the work they have done to bring all this forward.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 730 c561
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Consumers Advisory services Fees and charges Elections Greater London Greater London Authority Fire and rescue services District councils Local government Protection Planning Public transport Railways Passengers Mayor of London Passenger transport executives London Transport Users' Committee Mayoral development corporations Transport for London Regeneration Economic prosperity boards Mayors
Legislation: Localism Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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