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Localism Bill

I am grateful to the noble Earl for that response. I agree entirely that improving mobility and exchange schemes is a thoroughly commendable line to pursue. I think that I am now on my 23rd housing Minister since I started in this world. They have all had important ideas to add to the things that housing associations ought to do; it is just that in the end, if one is not careful, the cumulative effect is the creation of an agency that is simply a government bureaucracy. I am grateful for the noble Earl’s reassurances and beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 54 withdrawn. Schedule 16 : Transfer of functions from the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords to the Homes and Communities Agency Amendment 55 Schedule 16 : Transfer of functions from the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords to the Homes and Communities Agency Amendment 55 Moved by