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Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords]
5:45 pm
Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall, Liberal Democrat)
The hon. Gentleman makes a point that was made by his right hon. Friend the Member for Skipton and Ripon and others. There are some large parish councils. Newquay town council in my constituency represents about 20,000 people and is a significant body.
It would be good if the Bill included a provision that such important local bodies will be consulted. Nothing in the amendment says that other bodies could not be consulted, which the Minister seemed to imply. On that basis, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.