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Localism Bill

I am most grateful for the Minister’s response. On Amendment 24, I shall take further soundings from my advisers on the matter in the light of what she has said. If necessary, I shall take up her offer—I thank her very much. On the other amendments, I shall reflect on what she has said, because she clearly made a substantive point that I had not previously considered. I thank her for causing me to use some more brain power on that matter. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 19 withdrawn. Amendments 20 to 25 not moved. Clause 6 agreed. Clause 7 : Procedure for orders under section 5 Amendment 26 Clause 7 : Procedure for orders under section 5 Amendment 26 Moved by