Clause 20
Local Democracy, Economic Developmentand Construction Bill [Lords]
6:45 pm

Handling of petitions by other bodies

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Dan 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.

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

The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 5.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Clause 20 ordered to stand part of the Bill.