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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

moved Amendment No. 263:"Page 10, line 27, leave out paragraph (d)." The noble Baroness said: With this amendment we seek clarification from the Government. In this part, public authorities have a right to request advice from Natural England and a duty to inform it if that advice is not taken. They are to receive messages from the commission and will be monitored on how they implement their policies in a rural context. The definition of ““statutory undertaker”” is contained in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. That Act may be modified or amended by any piece of legislation. Such alteration might affect the definition of ““statutory undertaker”” in certain contexts. Would all such changes automatically bring the new definition into the context of this Bill? Were providers of electronic networks and cable television to be included for some other purpose, would they also be included for this? I beg to move.