Clause 73
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords]
6:00 pm
Rosie Winterton (Minister of State (Yorkshire and the Humber), Department for Communities and Local Government; Doncaster Central, Labour)
I will address the hon. Gentleman’s last point, because I feel that I have covered most of the surrounding issues previously. I confirm that there is not an absolute right for a person to be heard at an examination in public. It is for the EIP panel to decide whom to invite to take part. That is important when making sure that any examination is fair and proportionate. It is in the Bill simply for that reason.