Clause 66
Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords]
10:15 am
Lorely Burt (Shadow Minister, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Solihull, Liberal Democrat)
I agree with the sentiment behind the new clause. So many companies will feel frustration if they are encumbered with a local authority that is not working within the spirit and the law of the Hampton principles. The new clause would give the LBRO auditing powers to see that local authorities comply with the Hampton principles and the ability to certify them as compliant every three years. I should be grateful if the Minister would elucidate on whether such matters are catered for elsewhere in the Bill or whether the proposal would introduce something new that would be helpful.