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Greater London Authority Bill
AIM
...enhanced powers for the Mayor and Assembly for London
Extract from the Queen's speech
The purpose of the Bill is to provide additional powers to the Greater London Authority (GLA).

MAIN PROVISIONS
  • Strengthen powers to provide more housing in London
  • Bolster the GLA's ability to make strategic planning decisions
  • Augment the authority's capacity to combat climate change


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