Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 6:15 pm on 5 July 2000.
My Lords, I am sorry that the Minister feels that the amendment is unnecessary. We have talked about this matter at great length with members and representatives of the utilities industries. The whole aspect of reviewing conditions which give rise to penalties is of deep concern to them. We are sorry that the Minister feels that it is unnecessary to respond. He referred earlier to "looking a gift horse in the mouth". Our interest is in good law. On that basis, I wish to test the opinion of the House.