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Localism Bill

My Lords, I am afraid that that was a real example of talk rather than action. Frankly, it was a very disappointing answer. My noble friend said that we should wait and see how the new penalty worked in London. He spoke of changing behaviour and said that the offence might be disproportionate or unfair. It is a thoroughly unsatisfactory answer. I did not get the feeling that my noble friend was indicating that any action on the Bill would be taken at Third Reading. I will of course withdraw the amendment today, but we may well have to press it at Third Reading. The Minister’s answer really was disappointing. If this Government cannot steel themselves to do something about litter, what can they achieve? Amendment 195ZA withdrawn. Clause 31 : Power to require local or public authorities to make payments in respect of certain EU financial sanctions Amendment 195ZAA Clause 31 : Power to require local or public authorities to make payments in respect of certain EU financial sanctions Amendment 195ZAA Moved by