Regional Devolution Deals

22 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations provide for the conferral of certain adult education functions of the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) (“the 2009 Act”) on Buckinghamshire Council (“the Council”).

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22 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations provide for the conferral of certain adult education functions of the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) (“the 2009 Act”) on Surrey County Council (“the Council”).

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22 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations provide for the conferral of certain adult education functions of the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) (“the 2009 Act”) on Warwickshire County Council (“the Council”).

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

​​Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund: policy statement

​​This document sets out the issue that government is seeking to tackle through the Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund, the ambition and objectives of the programme, and the next steps for implementation.​

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

​​Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund: policy statement

​​This document sets out the issue that government is seeking to tackle through the Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund, the ambition and objectives of the programme, and the next steps for implementation.​

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Growth Fund (England): policy statement

Policy statement for the Local Growth Fund (England), setting out fund objectives, place selection and implementation details.

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Growth Fund (England): policy statement

Policy statement for the Local Growth Fund (England), setting out fund objectives, place selection and implementation details.

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Growth Fund (England): place selection and allocation methodology

Technical note setting out the place selection and allocation methodology for the Local Growth Fund (England).

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26 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Growth Fund (England): place selection and allocation methodology

Technical note setting out the place selection and allocation methodology for the Local Growth Fund (England).

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26 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025

These Regulations confer the following functions of or relating to the Homes and Communities Agency under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) on Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (“the Local Authorities”)—

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26 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025

These Regulations confer the following functions of or relating to the Homes and Communities Agency under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) on Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (“the Local Authorities”)—

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17 Jul 2025 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cumbria devolution consultation

In response to: Cumbria devolution

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17 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cumbria devolution consultation response — outcome published

In response to: Cumbria devolution

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11 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlement: policy document

Details of the Integrated Settlement Policy that will apply to eligible MSAs.

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11 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlement: policy document

Details of the Integrated Settlement Policy that will apply to eligible MSAs.

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19 May 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025

These Regulations provide for the conferral of certain adult education functions of the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”) on Cornwall Council.

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cheshire and Warrington Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas in Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Chester and Warrington. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets …

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cumbria Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness . In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets out plans …

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Greater Essex Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in Essex, Southend on Sea and Thurrock. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets …

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Hampshire and the Solent Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This …

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets out plans to …

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13 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Sussex and Brighton Devolution Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton . In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This …

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8 Apr 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlement funds for 2025 to 2026

Details of Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026

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8 Apr 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlement funds for 2025 to 2026

Details of Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026

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↓ Greater Manchester Combined Authority Integrated Settlement… (6pp)

17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cheshire and Warrington Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas in Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Chester and Warrington. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets …

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17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Cumbria Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness . In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets out plans …

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17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Greater Essex Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in Essex, Southend on Sea and Thurrock. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets …

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17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Hampshire and the Solent Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This …

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17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This sets out plans to …

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17 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Sussex and Brighton Devolution Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton . In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper . This …

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30 Jan 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlements eligibility criteria

Eligibility for Integrated Settlements for the Spending Review period starting 2026 to 2027.

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30 Jan 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Settlements eligibility criteria

Eligibility for Integrated Settlements for the Spending Review period starting 2026 to 2027.

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18 Dec 2023 | Bill Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill — Bill 137 2023-24 (as introduced)

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13 Dec 2023 | Bill introduced linked

Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill — First reading

A Bill to make provision for a referendum on devolution in Wales; to provide that no further such referendum may take place within twenty five years; and for connected purposes.

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11 Dec 2023 | Bill introduced linked

Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill — First reading

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.

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18 Oct 2023 | Bill introduced linked

Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill — First reading

A Bill to make provision for a referendum on devolution in Wales; to provide that no further such referendum may take place within twenty five years; and for connected purposes.

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20 Jun 2022 | Bill introduced linked

Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill — First reading

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.

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6 May 2022 | Second reading linked

Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill — Second reading

A Bill to devolve management of the Crown Estate and its assets in Wales to the Welsh Government; and for connected purposes.

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22 Mar 2022 | Bill stage linked

Shared Prosperity Fund (Wales) Bill

Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) 13:10:00 Ben Lake (Ceredigion) (PC): I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament …

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19 Oct 2021 | Bill introduced linked

Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill — First reading

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.

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21 Jun 2021 | Bill introduced linked

Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill — First reading

A Bill to devolve management of the Crown Estate and its assets in Wales to the Welsh Government; and for connected purposes.

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22 Apr 2020 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolution annual report 2018 to 2019

This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached between government and areas, and financial resources devolved up to 31 March 2019.

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↓ Devolution annual report 2018 to 2019 (print version) (24pp)

30 Jan 2020 | Bill stage linked

Devolution in England Bill [HL]

First Reading 11:49:00 A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report on devolution in England. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Janke, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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8 Nov 2018 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

North of Tyne Combined Authority devolution deal

Devolution deal to bring powers, funding and an elected mayor to the North of Tyne Combined Authority (Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland).

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8 Mar 2017 | Policy paper HM Treasury Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Memorandum of Understanding on further devolution to London

A Memorandum of Understanding on further devolution of powers and responsibilities to the Greater London Authority and London Boroughs.

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26 May 2016 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolution - the next 5 years and beyond: government response to CLG Select Committee report

A response by the government to the Communities and Local Government Committee report on devolution.

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↓ Government response to CLG Select Committee report Devoluti… (33pp)

16 Mar 2016 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

West of England devolution deal

This document sets out a devolution agreement giving the proposed West of England Combined Authority greater control over transport, skills, planning and other areas.

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9 Mar 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolving Sunday trading rules — outcome published

We're seeking your views on whether the government should devolve Sunday trading rules to local areas.

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↓ Devolving Sunday trading rules: government response (15pp)

1 Mar 2016 | Bill introduced linked

Devolution (Bank Holidays) (Wales) Bill — First reading

A Bill to devolve to Welsh Ministers responsibility for the determination of specified bank holidays in Wales; and for connected purposes.

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28 Jan 2016 | Royal Assent Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Royal Assent

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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8 Dec 2015 | Bill stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill

Message from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with amendments and with a privilege amendment. It was ordered that the amendments be printed.

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7 Dec 2015 | Third reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Third reading

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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7 Dec 2015 | Report stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Report stage

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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21 Oct 2015 | Committee stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Committee stage

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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14 Oct 2015 | Second reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Second reading

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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16 Sep 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolving Sunday trading rules — consultation closed

We're seeking your views on whether the government should devolve Sunday trading rules to local areas.

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↓ Devolving Sunday trading rules: government response (15pp)

5 Aug 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolving Sunday trading rules — consultation opened

We're seeking your views on whether the government should devolve Sunday trading rules to local areas.

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↓ Devolving Sunday trading rules: government response (15pp)

21 Jul 2015 | Bill introduced Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — First reading

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop Originated in the Lords.

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8 Jun 2015 | Lords stages Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 — Lords stages

A Bill to make provision for the election of mayors for the areas of, and for conferring additional functions on, combined authorities established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Develop

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26 Feb 2015 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Response to report on devolution for England - the case for local government

A response by the government to the Communities and Local Government Committee report on devolution for England.

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27 Feb 2013 | Bill introduced linked

Local Authority Devolution and Powers Bill — First reading

A Bill to require the Government to publish a list of the powers of local councils and a code of conduct defining the degree of autonomy attached to those powers and areas where a council may act auto

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13 Dec 2011 | Bill stage linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL]

Third Reading 15:00:00 Bill passed and sent to the Commons.

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5 Dec 2011 | Bill stage linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL]

Order of Commitment Discharged 15:07:00 Moved By Lord Tanlaw: That the order of commitment be discharged. Motion agreed.

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1 Jul 2011 | Bill stage linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL]

Second Reading 10:05:00 Moved By Lord Tanlaw: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Tanlaw: My Lords, I thank the Government for allowing time to debate the Second Reading of the Devolution (Time) Bill. I would like, with …

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1 Jul 2011 | Lords stages linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL] — Lords stages

To make provision for the devolution of timescales, time zones and the subject-matter of the Summer Time Act 1972.

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16 Dec 2010 | Bill Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL] — HL Bill 34 2010-11 (as introduced)

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↓ HL Bill 34 2010-11 (as introduced)

15 Dec 2010 | Bill stage linked

Devolution (Time) Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:38:00 A Bill to make provision for the devolution of timescales, time zones and the subject-matter of the Summer Time Act 1972. The Bill was introduced by Lord Tanlaw, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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5 Feb 2010 | Bill stage linked

Constitutional Reform Bill [HL]

Second Reading 10:12:00 Moved By Lord Willoughby de Broke: That this Bill be read a second time. Lord Bassam of Brighton: My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, …

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20 Nov 2009 | Bill Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Constitutional Reform Bill [HL] — HL Bill 14 09-10 (as introduced)

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19 Nov 2009 | Bill stage linked

Constitutional Reform Bill [HL]

First Reading A Bill to repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and the Human Rights Act 1998; to introduce binding referendum powers at national and local level; to require the approval of Parliament to enter into international treaties and to …

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