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Localism Bill

My Lords, I am very grateful for the intervention and the Minister's response. I was encouraged by the fact that most of the issues that we have raised under the amendments will be in the order and that further discussion will take place. Strong views have been expressed on this issue and a lot of worries have been expressed in this afternoon's debate about increasing homelessness and the rights of those who are or may be made homeless. Any debate that can take place between now and Third Reading would be very helpful. I am very grateful to the Minister for making that clear and clarifying the position. On those grounds, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 8 withdrawn. Amendments 9 and 10 not moved. Clause 136 : Duties to homeless persons: further amendments Clause 136 : Duties to homeless persons: further amendments Amendments 11 to 15 not moved. Amendment 16 Moved by