English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Lord Wilson of Sedgefield Excerpts
Tuesday 20th January 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Grand Committee
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Lord Wilson of Sedgefield Portrait Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Wilson of Sedgefield) (Lab)
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Before we move on, I note that the last group is quite a large one. We are due to finish in half an hour, so I would hate to think that we would have to break off half way through the group. I am in the noble Baroness’s hands—where would she like to go with it?

Baroness Scott of Bybrook Portrait Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
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It looks like a huge group, but that is only because of the scheduling. Most of the amendments are about the first part of the schedule, so I think we should get it done.

Schedule 1: Establishment, expansion and functions of combined authorities and CCAs

Amendment 16