Clause 76
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords]
6:00 pm
Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall, Liberal Democrat)
We have expressed suspicion about the Secretary of State having reserve powers, but clause 76 is the heart of the matter. In effect, it says, “If you don’t get on and do it, we will impose a strategy or a significant revision to a strategy.” I have concerns about that. Once again, I would like to hear the Minister’s clarification of the purpose of the clause and her explanation of the circumstances in which it might be used.