Clause 18 - Isles of Scilly
Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill
11:45 am
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
Why is the clause necessary? Why is it necessary to exclude the poor Isles of Scilly and to define them as not being a relevant local authority? Furthermore, why is it necessary to give the Secretary of State power to reverse the provision? It seems to be a most odd arrangement, and I look forward to the Minister's clarification.