Clause 43
Housing and Regeneration Bill
1:00 pm
Lembit Öpik (Shadow Minister (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government; Montgomeryshire, Liberal Democrat)
I am grateful for the clarification that the Minister provided. However, one concern remains, to which he could respond now or, if necessary, in writing. Will he provide clarity on the question of whether the guidance is binding or advisory, as it would be useful for the Homes and Communities Agency to know what is expected of it? I am not putting him on the spot: if he wants to consider that question, and respond in writing, or later in Committee proceedings, I am comfortable with that.