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Proceeding contribution from Lord Grocott (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 17 January 2012. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on City of Wakefield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012.

City of Wakefield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012

I intervene only as it may save time when we discuss this later. Presumably, figures are available showing the cost of the mayoral systems that have been introduced. I challenge the Committee to say whether there has ever been a local government or, indeed, any other reorganisation which has not cost more than people said it would. I respectfully suggest to the Minister that the costs are likely to be a bit more than those incurred in providing a room and perhaps a secretary. When the orders come back to the House, could we be given figures showing what the actual costs of reorganisation have been where the mayoral system has been introduced?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
734 c146GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Birmingham Bristol Greater Manchester Leeds Local government Referendums Newcastle upon Tyne Nottingham Liverpool Sheffield Bradford Coventry Wakefield Mayors
Legislation
City of Manchester (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Leeds (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Liverpool (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Bristol (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Coventry (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Bradford (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Birmingham (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Sheffield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Nottingham (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
City of Wakefield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012
Link
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