Moved by
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
477: After Clause 214, insert the following new Clause—
“Devolution Bill
(1) Within 120 days of the passing of this Act, a Minister of the Crown must publish draft legislation titled the Devolution Bill.
(2) The Bill must include provisions for CCAs to request further powers for the purposes of supporting local economic growth, rebalancing the economy and equalising living standards across the United Kingdom.
(3) The powers may relate to, but are not limited to—
(a) housing;
(b) energy;
(c) childcare;
(d) buses;
(e) trains;
(f) skills, training and employment.
(4) The Bill must also include provisions for a new framework of cooperation between CCAs and the Government based on mutual respect.”
Member's explanatory statement
This would ensure a Minister publishes draft legislation for a Devolution Bill.