Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I welcome the part that agrees in principle with the amendments. It is good that the ban on members of local authorities has been removed. Whatever about everyone else, we are dealing with one type of body, the members of which were elected. Communities have faith in these people's ability to deliver at local government level. This should not necessarily suggest that their membership of local authorities should prevent them carrying out a function under another guise. I welcome the part that favours my amendment.