English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Debate
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Lord Leong
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lord Leong ExcerptsMonday 13th April 2026
(1 day, 18 hours ago)
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Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab)
My Lords, before the first group of amendments is considered, I want to remind the House of the previous guidance on conduct during Report stage. This is the final day on Report, and proceedings on this Bill need to conclude today. I therefore urge all noble Lords to apply good discipline to ensure we can conclude business at a reasonable time. First, the House has generally resolved that speeches should be shorter. Secondly, and particularly relevant, the Companion states that arguments fully deployed in Committee should not be repeated at length on Report. Contributions should not summarise or repeat points made at length by others, and debates must be relevant to the precise amendment being debated. Thirdly, although interventions are in accordance with the customs of the House, they should be brief questions for clarification, and lengthy and frequent interventions should not be made. As this is Report, and not Committee, a continued collective focus on these points will help us to make progress.
Clause 57: Single tiers of local government
Amendment 187