Clause 20

Local Democracy, Economic Developmentand Construction Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 9 June 2009, 6:45 pm

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Handling of petitions by other bodies

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Daniel Rogerson (North Cornwall, Liberal Democrat)

I merely rise to point out, once again, that we are talking about all sorts of bodies other than central Government Departments. That is a problem with this system, other than the fundamental flaw in the whole premise that the Government should determine how local authorities respond to petitions. I find it striking that local authorities and other bodies, but not Departments, are being asked to look at things.

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Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

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The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 5.

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Question accordingly agreed to.

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Clause 20 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

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