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Baroness Pidgeon (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 March 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

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.

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