Clause 6
Local Democracy, Economic Developmentand Construction Bill [Lords]
5:00 pm
Rosie Winterton (Minister of State (Pensions Reform; Minister for Yorkshire and Humber), Department for Work and Pensions; Doncaster Central, Labour)
On when the guidance will be published, we will obviously undertake consultation with relevant bodies, principally local government representatives such as the Local Government Association family, those representing the parish sector and the connected authorities, and representatives of those carrying out the roles covered in clauses 3 and 4.
We would very much like to take into account the views of community sector, for example, as well as those of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Office for Disability Issues and the Government Equalities Office. Again, it is important that we take into account, as we have during discussions on the Bill, the views of the Committee and any relevant amendments, so it is obviously wise to wait until Royal Assent before publishing final guidance. It is important to have that guidance and consult widely on it.