Localism Bill (HL Bill 71 of 2010-12)
This Library Note summarises proceedings at the Localism Bill’s final stages in the House of Commons and provides background information for the Bill’s second reading debate in the House of Lords.
This Library Note provides information on the Localism Bill which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 7 June 2011. The Note is intended to be read in conjunction with the House of Commons Library Research Papers, ‘Localism Bill: Local Government and Community Empowerment’ (11 January 2011, RP 11/02), ‘Localism Bill: Planning and Housing’ (11 January 2011, RP 11/03) and ‘Localism Bill: Committee Stage Report’ (12 April 2011, RP 11/32), which provide background information and summarise proceedings in the Commons at second reading and committee stage. This Note summarises proceedings at the Bill’s final stages in the Commons.