Clause 33
Housing and Regeneration Bill
6:30 pm
Nick Raynsford (Greenwich and Woolwich, Labour)
I have been goaded by the comments on the lists made by the right hon. Member for North-West Hampshire, so I shall add my two penny’s worth. I have no objection to the list set out in clause 33(1), which seems to provide a broad definition of the kind of community services that are likely to be supported by the HCA. It could be said to be a cradle-to-grave definition, although there seems to be a rather strong emphasis on the latter end of that process, given that “cremation or burial services” are specifically identified. I referred back to clause 31 and was surprised that the only listed business is undertaking. I wonder whether that meant the particular service being considered in clause 33(1)(g)(iv). However, on the assumption that it will genuinely be cradle to grave and that there will be no bias against the provision of maternity services, when appropriate, I give my strong support to the clause.