Summary
As the countdown to the Great North Vote gets under way, we look at the powers an elected North East Assembly would wield
Political powerhouse or toothless talking shop ( just what impact would an elected North East Assembly have on our lives?See the full content of this document
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More Power or Cash Down the Drain?
According to supporters, an assembly would have wide-ranging powers over economic development, jobs, transport, skills, housing, planning and public health.
It would control or influence spending of nearly pounds 1bn, make decisions on behalf of the North East, replace unelected civil servants and quangos and provide a powerful voice for the region at Westminster.Opponents say this is a serious exaggeration and that the 25- strong assembly would be litt...See the full content of this document
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