Debates between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Baroness Whitaker during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Covid-19: Local Democracy

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Baroness Whitaker
Wednesday 3rd June 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
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I call the noble Baroness, Lady Barker. No? Then I call the noble Baroness, Lady Whitaker.

Baroness Whitaker Portrait Baroness Whitaker (Lab)
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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?