My Lords, I beg to move the first four Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft orders laid before the House on 8 January be approved. 6th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, 7th Report from the Merits Committee, Considered in Grand...

My Lords, I beg to move the first four Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft orders laid before the House on 8 January be approved. 6th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, 7th Report from the Merits Committee, Considered in Grand...

Draft SI on Northumberland (structural change). Draft SI on County Durham (structural change). Draft SI on Cornwall (structural change). Draft SI on Shropshire (structural change). Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

Draft SI on Northumberland (structural change). Draft SI on County Durham (structural change). Draft SI on Cornwall (structural change). Draft SI on Shropshire (structural change). Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

In common with other Members of the Committee, I ought to give my credentials. I was elected to a county council in 1964. It was to my considerable surprise and to the even greater surprise of my Conservative opponent because I was just eligible; I was 21, which was then...

In common with other Members of the Committee, I ought to give my credentials. I was elected to a county council in 1964. It was to my considerable surprise and to the even greater surprise of my Conservative opponent because I was just eligible; I was 21, which was then...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008. The noble Baroness said: The order establishes the new unitary Cornwall Council. It implements a proposal which Cornwall County Council submitted to us in response to our invitation...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008. The noble Baroness said: The order establishes the new unitary Cornwall Council. It implements a proposal which Cornwall County Council submitted to us in response to our invitation...

I shall intervene only briefly because I am surrounded by the massed battalions of Cornwall, who will go into some detail on this. Most of the points I wanted to make were covered in our initial debate. When listening to the Minister talking about the consultation process, it struck me...

I shall intervene only briefly because I am surrounded by the massed battalions of Cornwall, who will go into some detail on this. Most of the points I wanted to make were covered in our initial debate. When listening to the Minister talking about the consultation process, it struck me...

I am extremely pleased that noble Lords with such powerful local connections and authenticity welcome the order. It is very good for the Government to be able to have that reflection on their judgments. I have a soft spot for Cornwall because I feel that we Celts are very special...

I am extremely pleased that noble Lords with such powerful local connections and authenticity welcome the order. It is very good for the Government to be able to have that reflection on their judgments. I have a soft spot for Cornwall because I feel that we Celts are very special...

I apologise to the noble Baroness for arriving slightly after she started to explain this order. I identify myself with the points made by my noble friend Lord Tyler. An order not being dealt with this afternoon is for Exeter and a unitary authority in Devon. I congratulate the Government...

I apologise to the noble Baroness for arriving slightly after she started to explain this order. I identify myself with the points made by my noble friend Lord Tyler. An order not being dealt with this afternoon is for Exeter and a unitary authority in Devon. I congratulate the Government...

I cannot give a precise date, but I sense that it will not be too far off, because we have been looking at the matter for some time. In terms of the title of the council, we have always made it clear that we were creating a new animal, with...

I cannot give a precise date, but I sense that it will not be too far off, because we have been looking at the matter for some time. In terms of the title of the council, we have always made it clear that we were creating a new animal, with...

Could the Minister give us some indication of when she expects that review to be completed? It would be very helpful if it coincided with the institution of the new council, so that it is seen from the outset to have a particular role in those development responsibilities.

Could the Minister give us some indication of when she expects that review to be completed? It would be very helpful if it coincided with the institution of the new council, so that it is seen from the outset to have a particular role in those development responsibilities.

Draft Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). Motion to approve. Agreed to on division (287 votes to 116).

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). Motion to approve. Agreed to on division (287 votes to 116).

Draft SI on Northumberland (structural change). Draft SI on Wiltshire (structural change). Draft SI on County Durham (structural change). Draft SI on Cornwall (structural change). Draft SI on Shropshire (structural change). Draft SI on pneumoconiosis etc (workers' compensation) (payment of claims) (amendment). Draft SI on guaranteed minimum pensions increase. Draft SI on social security benefits up-rating. Lords motion that the draft orders and regulations be referred to a Grand Committee. Agreed to on question (formal).

Draft SI on Northumberland (structural change). Draft SI on Wiltshire (structural change). Draft SI on County Durham (structural change). Draft SI on Cornwall (structural change). Draft SI on Shropshire (structural change). Draft SI on pneumoconiosis etc (workers' compensation) (payment of claims) (amendment). Draft SI on guaranteed minimum pensions increase. Draft...

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2007-08.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2007-08.

My Lords, I beg to move the last eight Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft orders and regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.—(Baroness Ashton of Upholland.) On Question, Motions agreed to.

My Lords, I beg to move the last eight Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft orders and regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.—(Baroness Ashton of Upholland.) On Question, Motions agreed to.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force in accordance with article 1. Replaces draft SI laid 17 December.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force in accordance with article 1. Replaces draft SI laid 17 December.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force (Vote). Withdrawn and replaced 8 January 2008.

Draft SI on Cornwall (Structural Change). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force (Vote). Withdrawn and replaced 8 January 2008.