Proceeding contribution from Lord Jamieson (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Moved by
Lord Jamieson
16: Schedule 1, page 89, line 15, leave out paragraph (b)
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment, and other amendments tabled Baroness Scott of Bybrook, remove the ability of the Secretary of State to create, or make certain changes to the governance or composition of, combined authorities without the consent of the councils involved.
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- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 852 c91GC
- Session
- 2024-26
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords Grand Committee
- Subjects
- Poverty Accountability Construction Devolution Arts Housing Energy Infrastructure Functions Economic growth Local government Ministerial powers Local government finance Powers Planning Parish and town councils Rural areas Tourism Social services Transport Safety Combined authorities Reorganisation Unitary councils Mayors
- Legislation
- English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
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- 2026-01-21 16:12:43 +0000
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