Clause 98
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
10:45 am
David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate, Conservative)
I have a quick question on the clause. Given that the central confirming role of the Secretary of State is not necessary in relation to certain prescribed subjects, why not give the power of enforcement in relation to those subjects to which the alternative arrangements apply? The Secretary of State is willing to devolve powers to create some byelaws, so why not allow enforcement in respect of those subjects that have been prescribed in that manner without having to go back to the Secretary of State for confirmation?