Localism Bill

Lord Shutt of Greetland Excerpts

Thursday 14th July 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Shutt of Greetland]

My Lords, it may be helpful if I make the point that it is very much the Government’s hope and expectation to publish the forthcoming business early tomorrow. It will set out the programme for next week and, indeed, for the two weeks in September. It has not been possible to be absolutely certain about this because at least one of the participants, particularly as far as September is concerned, has been taking part in the debate, and a little more consultation has to take place. However, it is expected that the forthcoming business can be produced by tomorrow.

[Lord Jenkin of Roding]

Does that mean that we will be taking the Localism Bill next Tuesday?

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[Lord Shutt of Greetland]

My Lords, I believe that that is exactly what will be in the document on our forthcoming business, but there will be other features too. However, as noble Lords heard earlier, it is the hope and expectation that the Localism Bill will be the major business next Tuesday and, indeed, on Wednesday.

House adjourned at 7.38 pm.