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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