Amendment made: 2, page 5, leave out lines 26 to 30 and insert-

'(a) allow an overview and scrutiny committee of a local authority (or a sub-committee of such a committee) to co-opt members of the authority's executive as non-voting members of the committee (or sub-committee) for the purpose of considering a particular matter that does not involve it exercising functions in relation to the executive; and'.- (Mr. Raynsford.)

Third Reading

Motion made, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

Hon. Members:

Object.

Bill to be read the Third time tomorrow.