Draft Barnsley and Sheffield (Boundary Change) Order 2024 Debate
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David Simmonds
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Draft Barnsley and Sheffield (Boundary Change) Order 2024
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David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner) (Con)
His Majesty’s loyal Opposition have no objection to these entirely sensible proposals and will not seek to divide the Committee.
Barry Gardiner
Indeed. I am talking about the effect on the future value of these properties. Residents who have moved in under one local authority may find the value of their property affected by its suddenly being designated under another. I must stress that I respect both councils and have no doubt that they look after their populations equally well, but we should have been provided with an impact assessment to show that there are such—
David Simmonds
On a point of order, Mrs Harris. We have heard from the Minister about the strong support of the two local authorities, and that has given us a great deal of detail to reflect on. On that basis, may I move that the Question be now put?
The Chair