Localism Bill

Debate between Earl Attlee and Lord Palmer of Childs Hill

Wednesday 7th September 2011 Lords Chamber

[Earl Attlee]

My Lords, in view of the complexity, a detailed letter would be appropriate.

[Lord Palmer of Childs Hill]

My Lords, I thank the noble Earl for his reply and the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, for his comments. I am quite confident that the monetary compensation would apply to all reports to the ombudsman, in answer to the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, so I have no worries on that score. My only comment is that for the sake of clarity in the ongoing negotiations and discussions, it would be useful for non-QCs to see that there is monetary compensation without having to go back to the 1996 Act. I very much thank the Minister for his reply and the reply from the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.