The discretion given to local councils to decide which model they wish to employ is a positive step in the devolution of decision making, but will the Secretary of State consider allowing councils the discretion to return to the committee system, in which all councillors were involved? Will she also consider, under the strong executive model, reducing the number of electors required to prompt a referendum to decide whether a strong executive or mayoral system should be put in place?
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Andrew Pelling
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 January 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill.
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