English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Third Reading

My Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, has consented to place his interests, so far as they are affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament for the purposes of the Bill.

Clause 110: Commencement

Amendment 1

1: Clause 110, page 111, line 34, leave out first “[paragraph removed]”

My Lords, I have Amendments 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in my name. These are minor and technical amendments, which I understand have been agreed by the Government. I beg to move.

Amendment 1 agreed.

Amendment 2

2: Clause 110, page 111, line 34, leave out second “[paragraph removed]”

Amendment 2 agreed.

Amendment 3

3: Clause 110, page 112, line 7, at end insert— “(ia) section 17 (Greater London Authority Act 1999: amendment of Schedule 6);”

I beg to move Amendment 3, following advice about the need for a technical amendment.

My Lords, these are minor and technical amendments following amendments made to the Bill on Report. The Government will not oppose them today.

Amendment 3 agreed.

Amendment 4