To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with Kent County Council on section 173(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with Kent County Council on section 173(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 118757 on Wood-burning stoves, whether she has written to or received written correspondence from the Greater London Authority on wood burning stoves since July 2024; and with...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 118757 on Wood-burning stoves, whether she has written to or received written correspondence from the Greater London Authority on wood burning stoves since July 2024; and with...

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) representations his Department has received from and (b) what correspondence his Department has sent to the Greater London Authority in relation to reviews of (i) Green Belt and (ii) Metropolitan Open Land in London since 1...

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) representations his Department has received from and (b) what correspondence his Department has sent to the Greater London Authority in relation to reviews of (i) Green Belt and (ii) Metropolitan Open Land in London since 1...

The Leader of the House will be aware that the local elections across Greater London brought seismic change to the political landscape. In my constituency, every single council seat—all 23—was won by Reform UK, and Havering council is now a Reform UK London borough. Does he accept that the political...

The Leader of the House will be aware that the local elections across Greater London brought seismic change to the political landscape. In my constituency, every single council seat—all 23—was won by Reform UK, and Havering council is now a Reform UK London borough. Does he accept that the political...

The hon. Gentleman raised the point about the election results in his patch with the Prime Minister yesterday. It would be wrong of me to say anything other than that the electorate in his area spoke very firmly indeed. I gently point out to him that given that so many...

The hon. Gentleman raised the point about the election results in his patch with the Prime Minister yesterday. It would be wrong of me to say anything other than that the electorate in his area spoke very firmly indeed. I gently point out to him that given that so many...

A briefing paper on directly-elected mayors in English local authorities, including a list of current mayors and past referendums.

A briefing paper on directly-elected mayors in English local authorities, including a list of current mayors and past referendums.

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Motions B, C, C1, H and H1. It is a pleasure to bring the English

Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill back to the House of Lords to consider the amendments and reasons from the other place. I thank all...

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Motions B, C, C1, H and H1. It is a pleasure to bring the English

Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill back to the House of Lords to consider the amendments and reasons from the other place. I thank all...

Moved by

Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

Moved by

Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

My Lords, I beg to move Motion A1 as an amendment to Motion A. The Commons have disagreed with our amendment, which was carried 285 to 156: a majority of 129 and a pretty convincing endorsement of the strength of feeling in the Chamber for rural affairs to get the...

My Lords, I beg to move Motion A1 as an amendment to Motion A. The Commons have disagreed with our amendment, which was carried 285 to 156: a majority of 129 and a pretty convincing endorsement of the strength of feeling in the Chamber for rural affairs to get the...

My Lords, first, I give my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, for bringing forward again her Motion A1 on the inclusion of rural affairs in the list of competences. I agree with every word she said, including about broadband and mobile reception in rural Norfolk,...

My Lords, first, I give my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, for bringing forward again her Motion A1 on the inclusion of rural affairs in the list of competences. I agree with every word she said, including about broadband and mobile reception in rural Norfolk,...

My Lords, I shall add some comments on rural affairs, but first, I am grateful for the Government’s movement on the appointment processes for commissioners. At Second Reading, in Committee and on Report, I had a lot to say about commissioners, their appointment, and their terms and conditions. My worry...

My Lords, I shall add some comments on rural affairs, but first, I am grateful for the Government’s movement on the appointment processes for commissioners. At Second Reading, in Committee and on Report, I had a lot to say about commissioners, their appointment, and their terms and conditions. My worry...

My Lords, I wanted to speak to Conservative Motion C1. As I was in the Chamber when that was addressed, I was told I could speak.

My Lords, I wanted to speak to Conservative Motion C1. As I was in the Chamber when that was addressed, I was told I could speak.

The noble Baroness was not in the Chamber. I saw her take her seat.

The noble Baroness was not in the Chamber. I saw her take her seat.

I have just had advice that I can speak, otherwise I would not have.

I have just had advice that I can speak, otherwise I would not have.

My Lords, I will speak briefly to Motion C1, in support of my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook. The Minister will be aware that, during the passage of the Bill, I have suggested on a few occasions that there should be a full review of the London mayoral governance...

My Lords, I will speak briefly to Motion C1, in support of my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook. The Minister will be aware that, during the passage of the Bill, I have suggested on a few occasions that there should be a full review of the London mayoral governance...

My Lords, I will refer first to the amendments on rural affairs and the areas of competence. The issue here is not the areas of competence; the lack of an area of competence for rural affairs will not impede strategic authorities or disadvantage those who live and work in rural...

My Lords, I will refer first to the amendments on rural affairs and the areas of competence. The issue here is not the areas of competence; the lack of an area of competence for rural affairs will not impede strategic authorities or disadvantage those who live and work in rural...

My Lords, I thank those taking part in this short debate, and I also thank the Minister for her comments. However, I disagree that leaving the consideration of rural affairs to the discretion of strategic authorities and mayors and not including it specifically on the face of the Bill, nor...

My Lords, I thank those taking part in this short debate, and I also thank the Minister for her comments. However, I disagree that leaving the consideration of rural affairs to the discretion of strategic authorities and mayors and not including it specifically on the face of the Bill, nor...