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City of London (Various Powers) 2013
Summary
This Act gives the City of London Corporation (the local government body for the Square Mile financial district) additional legal powers to manage its own affairs. These powers cover various practical matters like maintaining infrastructure and delivering local services more independently.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing powers that help the City of London Corporation manage its area more effectively. It could allow them to better maintain roads, improve local services, and handle local issues more quickly without needing permission from Parliament every time.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that giving the City of London more powers reduces democratic oversight and accountability. Some could be concerned that these expanded powers might not benefit ordinary residents or could be used without proper public consultation.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading3 Sept 2012
- 2nd reading26 Feb 2013
- Committee stage16 Jul 2013
- Report stage10 Dec 2013
Lords
- 1st reading24 Jan 2011
- 2nd reading28 Apr 2011
- Committee stage25 Apr 2012
- 3rd reading23 Jul 2012
Royal Assent18 Dec 2013
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