Of course I agree.
Let me conclude by saying that it is time to set local government free. In that respect, the whole Bill, despite some good bits, is a wasted opportunity and thus a complete failure.
Localism Bill (ways and means)
Proceeding contribution from
David Ward
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 17 May 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Localism Bill.
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