Clause 21 - Form, contents and effect of licences
Water Bill [Lords]
3:45 pm
Mr Norman Baker (Lewes, Liberal Democrat)
I hear what the Minister says; I suppose that the jury is out on whether the measures—the carrots—that Lord Whitty and this Minister have mentioned will be successful. If they are to be successful, there will have to be considerable financial inducements to persuade people to give up permanent rights in exchange for those that are time limited. If those financial inducements are attractive, there will be a reduction in moneys to the Government, which will be as much of a loss to the taxpayer as compensation payments. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 21 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Clause 22 ordered to stand part of the Bill.