Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

There are those who think that I am a centralising maniac—maybe not entirely—but I reassure my noble friend that much of what he wants will be achieved. The national parks authorities are identified in Clause 66 as participating authorities in the leaders’ board, so they are in the Bill. As I said, we will write a letter to the national parks authorities, identifying clearly what we see as their role and bringing together all our information for them.