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Localism Bill

I am extremely grateful to the Minister for that very positive response. Perhaps I could tell my noble friend Lord McKenzie that it applies only to railways because in other major project areas under the Planning Act there is always a minimum threshold. For some reason, one was not done at the time for railways—everybody thought that railways were big ones, and nobody picked it up. I suppose I should ask the Minister when the regulations will be tabled, but I am sure that he recognises the importance of this for certain projects. If it would help in drafting these things I am happy to meet with him, along with people from Network Rail and other infrastructure managers if they are interested. However, that seems to be a very good way forward and I am very grateful to him. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 223A withdrawn. Clause 120 : Secretary of State’s directions in relation to projects of national significance Clause 120 : Secretary of State’s directions in relation to projects of national significance Amendments 223AA and 223AB not moved. Clause 128 : Development consent subject to requirement for further approval Clause 128 : Development consent subject to requirement for further approval Amendment 223AC not moved. Amendment 223B Moved by