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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

I thank the Minister for her response. I heard her say clearly that it is a two-thirds majority that is required in other authorities when voting on a budget. This particular piece of legislation, however, refers clearly in Part 1, Clause 6(2), to

“a simple majority of the voting Members present and voting”.

I would like to have in-writing clarity on that, but, in the meantime, I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
854 c1645 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Councillors Cost effectiveness Construction Devolution Annual reports Capital investment Council tax Brownfield sites Hire services Housing Health Fees and charges Land Licensing Disqualification Greater London Greater London Authority Functions Insurance Fire and rescue services Economic growth Local government Pilot schemes Ministerial powers Parking Local government finance Powers Local government services Mayor of London Standards Unemployment Road traffic Roads London Assembly Transport Combined authorities Young people Regional planning and development Road works Transport for London Reorganisation Local transport plans Mayors Social mobility Pedestrian areas Henry VIII clauses Community assets Local Government Pension Scheme Micromobility vehicles
Legislation
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Link
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