English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Debate
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Lord Wilson of Sedgefield
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lord Wilson of Sedgefield ExcerptsTuesday 20th January 2026
(3 weeks, 5 days ago)
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Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Wilson of Sedgefield) (Lab)
Before we move on, I note that the last group is quite a large one. We are due to finish in half an hour, so I would hate to think that we would have to break off half way through the group. I am in the noble Baroness’s hands—where would she like to go with it?
Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
It looks like a huge group, but that is only because of the scheduling. Most of the amendments are about the first part of the schedule, so I think we should get it done.
Schedule 1: Establishment, expansion and functions of combined authorities and CCAs
Amendment 16