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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 February 2026
Debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillContribution
148: Clause 42, page 41, leave out lines 35 to 39
Member’s explanatory statement
This probing amendment seeks to understand why the provision is limited solely to current employees of a constituent council of a combined authority, and does not extend to other employers participating in the LGPS. It aims to explore the rationale for excluding staff of housing associations, admitted bodies, and other local employers who play a significant role in the community, and to question whether this distinction is justified or creates unnecessary inconsistency within the scheme.
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