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Housing and Regeneration Bill

Before the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, withdraws her amendment, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews. I admit that I am fairly convinced by what she said; there is a lot of strength in it. The only bit that I do not take on board at all is the bit about the borrowing. She seemed to have a certain desperation when she said, ““I admit that it is a remote risk, but it is always possible””. The other arguments are very strong. I am sure that the committee on which I have the honour to serve will read and take strong notice. I hope that the commitment to look at this issue is not being heavily fertilised with overpriced fertiliser to make sure that the long grass is fast growing to camouflage proportions. I hope that it is a real, genuine and proper commitment. I will now let the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, withdraw her amendment if she wishes to do so.