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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"I appreciate that English local government is complex and has lots of different examples. In Scotland, we had a boundary review which looked at ward sizes and shapes. My experience, having been elected under that system in 2007 and re-elected under it in 2012, is that it works very well …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"People are not generally calling for that in Scotland. There has not been that tradition there...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"If people wanted to hold such referendums, that would be absolutely fine. Lots of councils in Scotland have petitions processes whereby people can submit arguments to the council for consideration, and if they wanted an elected mayor, that could be achieved through that process. The Scottish Parliament also has a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"Does the hon. Lady accept that in the absence of any other Bill, strategy or proposals for bringing about votes at 16 and 17, this measure is the best we can do in the meantime and that we should support every step to move the issue forward?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"indicated dissent...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"The hon. Gentleman may not be aware that the Scottish islands requested more powers from the Scottish Government, who are now considering how to facilitate devolving more powers to them. The issue relates to the Crown Estate, over which we have no powers, although we would like to have them...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the exception to that argument? The Labour party in Scotland, as part of its coalition with the Liberal Democrats, brought in STV for local government...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]

"Local government in Scotland, not the Scottish Parliament...."
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Written Question
Railways: Infrastructure
Thursday 22nd October 2015

Asked by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will increase the requirements placed on Network Rail to consult local communities on infrastructure planning.

Answered by Claire Perry

Network Rail has to comply with all relevant legislation in carrying out works on its network. It also has to comply with the terms of its Network Licence, enforced by the Office of Rail and Road, which includes provision on dealings with stakeholders and maintenance of long term plans for the network. Any changes to these licence requirements are a matter for the Office of Rail and Road.


Network Rail works with over 60 Community Rail Partnerships (a government initiative). This involves local people in the development and promotion of local and rural routes, services and stations, aiming to increase passenger numbers and freight use and improve the revenue and efficiency of services.