CORNISH GOVERNANCE

Early day motion 2860, tabled 25 October 2006 by Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House looks forward to the opportunity afforded by the forthcoming Local Government White Paper to promote decentralised and democratic principles; welcomes plans emerging in Cornwall to work with central government to draw down powers from unelected regional and departmental bodies, create a strengthened strategic voice for Cornwall, and ensure that subsidiarity and local accountability is promoted and cost efficiency is maximised; and looks forward to the co-operation of the Government in working with Cornish elected representatives to develop improved government for Cornwall.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 4, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2.