New Clause 36 — Regard to Neighbouring Authorities

House of Lords (Parliamentary Standards Etc) Bill – in the House of Commons at 5:45 pm on 17 November 2015.

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In exercising a devolved function, combined authorities must have regard to any significant direct impact on the population of neighbouring authorities.”.(Mr Steve Reed.)

This clause raises the concerns of some authorities which neighbour devolved authorities and ensures that combined authorities which have devolved functions give regard to the possible impact on neighbouring populations, particularly over issues such as transport and health.

Brought up, and read the First time.

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.

The Committee divided:

Ayes 186, Noes 282.

Division number 126 House of Lords (Parliamentary Standards Etc) Bill — New Clause 36 — Regard to Neighbouring Authorities

Aye: 186 MPs

No: 282 MPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

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No: A-Z by last name

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Question accordingly negatived.