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Housing and Regeneration Bill

I am grateful to the Minister and his colleagues, who have clearly taken the issue seriously. I read into this an argument that I am inclined to—I will not say ““accept””—understand. My understanding comes from the fact that responsibility for the Government’s actions if things go wrong lies with the Government. I consequently understand the need for caution. The Minister told us that there will be consultations in the summer on the need for a legal definition. If the experts from Salford who have advised me say that there is a need, that is not the end of it; they could be right or wrong. If we are told that there is no need for this, the Government must look at the consequences of saying that to the financial world, to landowners and fund providers. I will withdraw the amendment and consult colleagues outside. This will not go away. Everyone in the room wishes it not to go away; it is a question of how we can make it go forward with a little more speed. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 80 agreed to. Clause 81 [Provider of social housing]: