Member

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for Amendment 95. I agree that opportunities for mayors to be held to account directly by all their constituents are a vital part of good democracy. People’s question times are already strongly encouraged by the scrutiny protocol, while other areas provide a direct route through standing items at their overview and scrutiny committees. Areas should continue to engage with constituents in the way that best meets the needs of local people. Therefore, we do not intend to mandate this in law.