Clause 44 - Powers of entry
Fire and Rescue Services Bill
3:00 pm
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
The hon. Gentleman has obviously read that fascinating statute, which I cannot claim to have done. I certainly had not appreciated that the term ''dwelling'' encompassed two things: a private dwelling and common parts. Immediately into my mind come various provisions of different Acts dealing with totally extraneous matter, such as planning, in which that definition would sit uncomfortably. I will need to go away and have a look at that. I am grateful to the Minister for his explanation, and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 44 ordered to stand part of the Bill.