Local Government

Motion that the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 28 November, be approved. The Deputy Speaker's opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the division was deferred until 18 January. Double majority required. Agreed to on deferred division (299 to 6). Agreed to by Members representing constituencies in England (280 to 6). Motion that the draft Combined Authorities (Mayors) (Filling of Vacancies) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 28 November, be approved. Agreed to on question.