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Flood and Water Management Bill

My Lords, I thank both noble Lords who have provided me with moral support. The purpose of the amendment, as the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, pointed out, is to run this particular flag up the pole and have it recognised. I degrouped the amendment for the simple reason that the Government have tabled a later amendment. I acknowledge the Government’s recognition of how important it is to other groups that the concessionary charging scheme and social tariffs are built into the Bill. It is the concessionary charging scheme which initially dragged me to this issue. I appreciate what the Minister said. Bearing that in mind, and with the promise of more to come, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 11 withdrawn. Clause 6 agreed. Clause 7 : National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy: England Amendment 12 Clause 7 : National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy: England Amendment 12 Moved by