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Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his courtesy in, as always, giving way. The more general point is that it was not an opinion poll as to whether authorities were in favour or against; the Government went out to consultation when detailed responses were given about Zurich. Can he explain how that information given by very busy people in organisations who have put a lot of time and thought into it has influenced the amendments before us now?