Clause 5 - Referendums: frequency
Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill
11:15 am
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
I do not intend to go into the substance of whether the arrangements in county Durham and Northumberland are working with regard to service delivery. The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, although we will see whether you will allow me to explore it, Mr. Butterfill. He addresses the optimum structures and organisations of local government. The Conservative party's view is that that should be addressed by people who live in the affected area.
Mr. Jones rose—