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The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
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Statement welcoming Queen's Speech
| Date of statement | 3 December 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Written |
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today (3 December) welcomed the content of the Queen's Speech, with legislation that will help build stronger communities.
The new Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill and the Business Rate Supplements Bills will give new powers to local areas to tackle the impacts of the economic slowdown and to prepare for recovery. Crucially the legislation gives people and businesses a bigger say in local services and decisions affecting them.
Hazel Blears said:
"Strong and flexible leadership that allows local people to have their say will ensure the right decisions are taken and that money is spent on the things that matter most. In today's tough times, it is even more important that we empower communities to shape their own lives and the services they receive.
"The bills announced today will help us to achieve this - by giving communities practical ways to strengthen local democracy and new powers to deal with the current economic climate and prepare for economic growth in the future. "
Read the full statement on the Number 10 website.
