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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 March 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

The guidance will stipulate that appointments should be on the basis of fair and open competition, meaning public visibility to the requisite criteria for appointing to the role. Details of a commissioner’s appointment regarding their role and responsibilities are also expected to be published on the website of the combined authority or combined county authority. The Bill already stipulates that, when a scheme is made to pay allowances to a commissioner, the combined authority or combined county authority must produce and publish reports on the allowances paid under the scheme, including the amounts.

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