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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI am told that if it was a new burden, it would be. We do not know whether it is going to be a new burden, but if it were to be a new burden, it would be.18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this group is intended to make minor, technical and consequential amendments to the reforms in the Bill connected to plan making. Amendment 216A is a minor and technical…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillThat is my understanding; if that is wrong, I will certainly put it right on the record. I turn to Amendment 504 in the name of my noble friend Lord Northbrook, so ably introduced…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI turn next to Amendment 273A in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, which indeed seeks to ensure that a viability assessment is taken when considering the…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillOf course the Government are doing that, but we have to consider everything in the round, and we are doing a huge amount through the Environment Act and other legislation in order…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillAs I mentioned, this summer there will be a review of the whole framework, based on the responses already received. That will take place after the Bill has received Royal Assent.…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillSince this is a Defra lead, I will commit to write to my noble friend and share the answer with the rest of the Committee. Amendment 504D, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI do not underestimate the serious concerns that wildfires increasingly present to local authorities and, indeed, to us all. These are matters that are spread across a number of…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillExactly.18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, there is a lot to unpick in that rather meaty debate. I applaud all noble Lords for their contributions. They will have bear with me, as I will no doubt lose my place a…18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillAbsolutely, we are very happy to meet on all these issues.18 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillWe will write.18 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, this group covers amendments tabled regarding support and protections for the most vulnerable energy consumers. First, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Whitty and Lord…17 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for his amendment, and the noble Baroness, Lady Young, and the noble Lords, Lord Ravensdale and Lord Teverson, for their…17 Apr 2023HANSARDLocal Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023That the draft Order laid before the House on 23 February be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 28 March .29 Mar 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for his amendment on requesting a report into the fire risks of photovoltaic panels, lithium ion battery storage facilities and similar…28 Mar 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]28 Mar 2023HANSARDLocal Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023My Lords, the draft order we are considering will make changes to UK legislation arising from the establishment of corporate joint committees in Wales, under powers in the…28 Mar 2023HANSARDLocal Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023.28 Mar 2023