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Proceeding contribution from Bob Blackman (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.


Localism Bill

My hon. Friend once again makes a powerful case for referendums, but the point is that although the trigger for instigating a referendum would be 20% of the electorate, there would be no safeguard when it came to the voting. The turnout could be as low as 5% or 10%, but the result would still bind a local authority.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
535 c96 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax Elections EU law Fire and rescue services Local government Police Powers Payments Referendums Regional planning and development
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk