Member

Amendment 148 probes why the relevant provision is limited solely to current employees of constituent councils within a combined authority and does not extend to other LGPS employers. Housing associations, admitted bodies and other local employers play a significant role in their communities and are integral parts of the scheme. The LGPS is far more than councils alone, yet Clause 42 appears narrowly drawn. Will the Minister explain the rationale for excluding other employers that would also be affected by this Government’s reorganisation?