Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

Debate between Baroness Laing of Elderslie and Lord Wharton of Yarm

Monday 7th December 2015 Commons Chamber

[James Wharton]

My right hon. Friend tempts me to go further than I can in the specific context of the Bill, but I think he has been above averagely consistent on that point and very clear about his position. He has put it clearly on the record today, as he has before, and the fact that he has done so is welcome.

I look to the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, for advice on whether you would like me to comment on the other amendments in the group, which I would be happy to do, although I have not yet heard the comments of hon. Members on them.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)]

If the Minister would like to wait until the end of the debate, I shall, with the leave of the House, call him again.

[James Wharton]

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given that we have had such a productive and healthy debate so far, it would be appropriate for me to respond later to the specific points that hon. Members raise. I therefore look forward to the opportunity to speak again as we progress through this stage of consideration.