I described a directly elected mayoral system and an indirectly elected leader system. They are not equivalent, because one is directly elected and the other is indirectly elected, but they both have strong mandates and are visible and accountable to local people. When devolving more power to local people, it is important to have a visible and accountable local leader. One is directly elected and the other is indirectly elected.
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
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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