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Energy Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Dixon-Smith and Baroness Noakes
Monday 24th January 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Grand Committee
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Baroness Noakes Portrait Baroness Noakes
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It is my understanding that you cannot just throw tenants out nowadays; it is a rather more complicated process.

Lord Dixon-Smith Portrait Lord Dixon-Smith
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My Lords, my noble friend has a serious point. If the tenant seriously objects, it is completely wrong to hold the landlord responsible for that individual decision. It may be uncomfortable, but that is the reality. Otherwise, we have a form of compulsion that is wholly inappropriate.