I see no reason for those authorities simply to call a halt to their discussions and plans. It is not beyond the wit of people to adapt to the new statutory framework once it is in place. It would not be sensible for them to throw away all the work that they have already done, much of which can be drawn into the new single integrated strategy. That is a matter for negotiation between the leaders' boards and the RDAs in their areas. I do not want people suddenly to decide, on an arbitrary date, that all their work has been pointless and that they will not do it any more. A great deal of it will have involved gathering evidence and coming up with policies that will be just as relevant in the future as they were in the past.
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Hazel Blears
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 June 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords].
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