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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 4 February 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

Baroness Stedman-Scott

148: Clause 42, page 41, leave out lines 35 to 39

Member’s explanatory statement

This probing amendment seeks to understand why the provision is limited solely to current employees of a constituent council of a combined authority, and does not extend to other employers participating in the LGPS. It aims to explore the rationale for excluding staff of housing associations, admitted bodies, and other local employers who play a significant role in the community, and to question whether this distinction is justified or creates unnecessary inconsistency within the scheme.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
852 cc618-9GC 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Compulsory purchase Advertising Construction Devolution Arts Brownfield sites Culture Disability aids Housing Health Land Environment protection Investment Energy Fire prevention Land drainage Local government Planning Parish and town councils National parks Exercise Combined authorities Mayoral development corporations Sports Mayors Local Government Pension Scheme Music venues Local growth plans Agent of change
Legislation
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk