Operation Of Different Executive Arrangements

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(".—(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for or in connection with enabling a local authority which is operating executive arrangements (''the existing arrangements") to operate executive arrangements ("the different arrangements") which differ from the existing arrangements in any respect.

(2) The provision which may be made by virtue of subsection (1) includes provision—

(a) which applies or reproduces (with or without modifications) any provisions of section 18, (Proposals not requiring referendum), 19 or 20,

(b) for or in connection with requiring the consent of an elected mayor under the existing arrangements to the operation of the different arrangements,

(c) with respect to changes to the existing arrangements as a result of changes to the functions which are the responsibility of an executive.

(3) Nothing in subsection (2) affects the generality of the power under subsection (1).").

[ Amendments Nos. 196A to 196C, as amendments to Amendment No. 196, not moved.]

On Question, Amendment No. 196 agreed to.

Clause 21, as amended, agreed to.

moved Amendment No. 197:

After Clause 21, insert the following new clause—

Volume 609: debated on Tuesday 1 February 2000