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Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for her explanation of why she does not think that in this instance a sunset clause would be appropriate. This is the third piece of regulatory legislation to pass through Parliament since 2000. The other two have been disappointing and have caused layer upon layer of confusion for people to cope with. We are very worried that this is yet one more layer. No consolidation has taken place. As the Minister explained, the Government are themselves nervous because we already have the provision in Clause 2 for the possible dissolution of the LBRO, and she mentioned other things. Of course, at this stage, we cannot press the amendment but I am sure that the Liberal Democrats, who have been keen on trying to get sunset clauses enacted for some time, will feel, like me, that we will want to think again about this matter and possibly return to it on Report. Looking at what the Government are doing, we are on the way, and perhaps with a better argument or a little more push, we may be able to get a sunset clause on Report. At this stage, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, who kindly supported the amendment with the most elegant of language, of which I approve, and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 72 agreed to. Clause 73 agreed to. Bill reported with amendments.