Proceeding contribution from Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL].

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

In seeking clarification, I may reveal ignorance, which certainly exists. Do the amendments have this effect in Clause 7(1), which reads: "““LBRO may… direct one or more local authorities… to comply with””" whatever the directions are. It has been suggested that it might be more appropriate if it said, "““direct local authorities in England and Wales to have regard to””" so that the guidance is less than mandatory but is none the less valuable. Will the amendments have that desirable effect? If not, why not?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 698 c109GC
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Business Anti-social behaviour Charity Commission Gambling Commission Franchises Highways Agency Local government Office of Fair Trading Regulation Local Better Regulation Office
Legislation: Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

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