Schedule 6 — Financial penalty as alternative to prosecution under Housing Act 2004

Part of Housing and Planning Bill — [2nd Allocated Day] – in the House of Commons at 5:13 pm on 12 January 2016.

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Photo of Brandon Lewis Brandon Lewis Minister of State (Communities and Local Government) 5:13, 12 January 2016

I will come on to that specific point in a few moments. I would, however, point out that the hon. Lady and other hon. Members were able to speak on Second Reading and on Report both last Tuesday—through to the early hours—and this afternoon, and that we touched on that very point.

I want to thank Mr Speaker for his careful consideration and certification of the Bill. I also pay tribute to the work of my hon. Friend the Deputy Leader of the House and of members of the Procedure Committee for getting us to this historic inaugural Legislative Grand Committee. I want to put on the record my thanks to the Clerks of the House for their, as ever, excellent service and advice to Mr Speaker and to my Department.