Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 — Motion to Approve

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 8:15 pm on 6 February 2012.

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Photo of Lord Shipley Lord Shipley Liberal Democrat 8:15, 6 February 2012

It is too low, but of course, local elections and leaders of councils are being elected in practice on similar numbers. So no, the point is not material. The fact is that the people of Salford have voted for an elected mayor. It is simply not the case that there is no apparent public support for elected mayors. I believe that we should test the public view. That was agreed as part of the Localism Act, and we should not regret that but should test the public opinion.