Member

I should thank the National Association of Local Councils for its support and for the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Bassam, and my amendments in this context. I believe it supports the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, to which the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, will no doubt speak in a moment. The National Association of Local Councils is keen that unparished areas should have parishes. My Amendment 210 is designed to go into that part of the legislation and ensure that, even if no governance reviews are available, the Secretary of State makes sure that processes are set in train to create parishes in the unparished areas.