Covid-19: Local Democracy
Debate between Baroness Whitaker and Lord Ashton of Hyde
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
I call the noble Baroness, Lady Barker. No? Then I call the noble Baroness, Lady Whitaker.
Baroness Whitaker (Lab)
Given the distrust in government decisions nationally and locally, what thought have the Government given to the promotion of citizens’ assemblies, organised remotely, to enable citizens to be party to evidence and discussion?