Enterprise Bill [Lords]

Debate between Jim McMahon and Andrew Gwynne
Wednesday 9th March 2016

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab)
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Jim McMahon Portrait Jim McMahon (Oldham West and Royton) (Lab)
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

David Burrowes Portrait Mr Burrowes
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Let me take my pick. I give way to the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish (Andrew Gwynne).

Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne
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Is it not misleading for the Government to describe this as a devolution measure? Is it not simply a fact that the moment one council adopts these powers, every neighbouring council will be forced to follow suit?

Jim McMahon Portrait Jim McMahon
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