Local Government Finance Bill

My right hon. Friend expresses the case incredibly well; I agree with everything he said. Have we not seen examples in this Parliament of the Government taking a pause—taking a break—and saying, ““This is quite a complex piece of legislation””? I am referring to the Health and Social Care Bill. While this Bill might not be as sexy—I do not really think that the proposed changes to the NHS are in any way sexy; indeed, I think they are destructive and very controversial—these proposals are very controversial as well. I suggest that the Government pause and listen to what local authorities are saying.