Draft Barnsley and Sheffield (Boundary Change) Order 2024

Debate between David Simmonds and Barry Gardiner

Wednesday 6th November 2024 General Committees

[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?