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Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his response to a debate which has from time to time seemed rather unusual. I observe that he referred to the expense of publishing all the reports. However, I would not have thought that simply posting a report on a website would be hugely expensive. I thank also the noble Lord, Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan, for the welcome association of his name to Amendment No. 70 as well as his helpful words. I have listened with interest to the remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Borrie, and my noble friend Lady O’Cathain, and I am sure that we will all read Hansard and consider our various positions for the Report stage. However, for now I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 71 not moved.] Clause 17 agreed to. Clause 18 [Advice, information and guidance]: [Amendments Nos. 72 and 73 not moved.] Clause 18 agreed to. Clause 19 [Duty to enter into co-operation arrangements]: [Amendment Nos. 74 to 76 not moved.] Clause 19 agreed to. Clause 20 [Power to co-operate and give assistance]: [Amendment No. 77 not moved.] Clause 20 agreed to. Clause 21 [Voluntary activities]: [Amendments Nos. 78 to 85 not moved.] Clause 21 agreed to. Clause 22 [Supplementary powers etc]: [Amendment No. 86 not moved.] Clause 22 agreed to. Clause 23 [Provision of information to the Council]: [Amendments Nos. 87 to 91 not moved.] On Question, Whether Clause 23 shall stand part of the Bill?