Clause 20 - Directions
Local Government Bill
3:15 pm
Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold, Conservative)
There is one unintended consequence of what the Minister is saying. By referring to the Housing Act 1989 and its six powers of direction, he demonstrated to the Committee that Governments with large majorities tend to pass sweeping and all-encompassing legislation. That is not necessarily the best action to take. It may be that too large a majority is not the best thing for democracy. Having said that, the clause is straightforward, as is the amendment. However, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 20 ordered to stand part of the Bill.