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Published:
November 29, 2006
Burnham-On-Sea
MP takes debate on unitary status to Commons
 Burnham-On-Sea
MP David Heathcoat-Amory took the debate on the controversial
issue of local government reorganisation in Somerset to
the House of Commons on Tuesday night (November 28th).
The
adjournment debate came just days after Somerset
County Council moved closer to abolishing Sedgemoor District Council
when its members passed a motion instructing officers to work
on a bid and submission to create a unitary council.
 At
Tuesday's debate, Meg Munn, Women and Equality Minister, defended
the scheme, saying it made financial sense.
David
Heath, Liberal Democrat MP for Somerset & Frome, also backed
the plans for a unitary council.
Ian Liddell-Grainger, Conservative MP for Bridgwater, and Mr Heathcoat-Amory
opposed the plans.
Mr
Liddell Grainger called the plans "barmy," saying they
raised fears about job losses and the future of town and parish
councils in Somerset.
The
photos on these page show the debate in progress on BBC Parliament
and a full text of the debate is available
here.
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