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Purpose

4.

Please describe

the

purpose

as

of the Bill as briefly

possible, ideally in a single sentence, and then list the various topics to be covered indicating the purpose of each more fully. This list should cover all the topics you would like to be

included. The business managers and other members of LG Committee are likely to resist attempts to add new topics later

on, because of the impact on drafting capacity and Parliamentary handling.

Department

The Department which would take the lead in preparing the

Bill needs to be mentioned here, but other major Departmental

interests should also be indicated.

5.

Political Aspects

6.

Please state briefly what, if any, commitments the

Government have made about the legislation in question giving the

terms of that commitment, and, where appropriate, relevant

references. Please also cover briefly:

a. the Bill's likely reception in Parliament, including whether it is likely to arouse particular interest in the

House of Lords;

b.

what the attitude of the Opposition parties is likely

to be;

C.

whether it is likely to be controversial politically

or for any other reason;

d.

whether there is pressure for the Bill from groups representing particular interests;

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