Clause 54 - Power for local authorities to take charges on land instead of contributions
Health and Social Care Bill
9:30 pm
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
It is slightly disingenuous of the Minister to suggest that responsible local authorities will be transacting with loan sharks and debt-collecting companies. I was thinking more of the Woolwich building society for example. The Minister's reassurances have rendered the amendment redundant, and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 54 ordered to stand part of the Bill.