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Housing and Regeneration Bill

I said that, but it could be up to 42 days. I understand what the noble Baroness is saying. Amendment No. 107BB removes the words, ““take reasonable steps to””. The noble Baroness might consider that they provide a get-out clause for the regulator, an excuse for failing to give notice. However, I assure her that taking ““reasonable steps”” is a strong test. It would allow the regulator to fail to give notice only in exceptional circumstances; for example if, after making extensive inquiries, the regulator could not trace the provider. As to the length of the notice—the period given to providers before they are deregistered—we think that 14 days is sufficient to enable a provider to make representations to the regulator.