Clause 17 - General consideration of licence applications
Water Bill [Lords]
10:15 am
Mr Bill Wiggin (Leominster, Conservative)
I beg to move amendment No. 225, in
clause 17, page 20, line 10, at end insert—
'(2A) After subsection (2) there is inserted—
''(2A) The Secretary of State shall make a code of practice for the purpose of providing guidance to the Authority in respect of licence applications, including the considerations that should be applied to the renewal and revocation of licences.
(2B) Before making the code the Secretary of State must consult with such persons as he considers appropriate including representatives of persons whose business interests are likely to be affected.''.'.