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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 March 2026
Debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillContribution
I appreciate the rationale for Amendments 3 and 4, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, and the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, but I fear they would unintentionally narrow the scope of strategic authorities’ activities. Let me be clear: culture, as a broad term, will allow mayors to engage in any activity relating to arts and heritage.
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