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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 10 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.


Localism Bill

I am sorry if I was not clear. The concern was not about being open and transparent with the Secretary of State, but about the process of a referendum laying bare some difficult situations that could prejudice the outcome of those so far as the wider public is concerned. Obviously, in due course, everything would have to be properly reported and accounted for in the public domain, but there could be some sensitivity around issues just at the point where the referendum might be undertaken. That is the issue we are seeking to safeguard.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c1417 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Assets Council tax Contracts for services Casinos Housing Land Freedom of information Licensing Liability Greater London Gambling EU law Fines Empty property Increases European communities Local government Motor vehicles Northern Ireland Local government finance Litter Property Business rates Referendums Procurement Local government services Ombudsman Parish and town councils Scotland Voluntary organisations Young people Wales Repairs and maintenance Smoking Local Government Ombudsman Pedicabs Petitions
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk