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Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords]

The Minister rightly points out the need for consistency for multi-site businesses, but the consumer argument—raised by several hon. Members today and in Committee—is that the fact that there are two systems, one in which primary authorities operate for multi-site businesses and another in which they do not, has the potential for confusion among consumers, and for those who own single-site smaller businesses. I understand the point about consistency for big business, and I welcome that, but we also need consistency for small businesses and, most importantly, for consumers. Why is that not properly reflected in the Bill?