Deregulation Bill

Lord Faulkner of Worcester Excerpts

Wednesday 11th February 2015 Lords Chamber

We must ask the Minister to confirm that he intends to come out with those full regulations, and agreement from people on them, because it is unrealistic to expect everyone to say, “The Government are going to look after us all”. There was a reference to a £20,000 fine, but that is never applied just for lack of planning permission. These things are just creating a diversion from the essential point that no one will have any protection unless very satisfactory powers are agreed with local authorities. I ask the Minister to give me that advice—that he will be sure that there will be full consultation—and to confirm that at long last, the results of the year-old consultation will be published. Why have they never been published?

[The Deputy Speaker (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab)]

Is the noble Baroness seeking to withdraw her amendment?

[Baroness Gardner of Parkes]

I am waiting for the Minister to reply before I do.