Lord Grimstone of Boscobel:

Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel

6: Clause 9, page 7, line 10, leave out from “period” to end and insert “allowed by subsection (2) for making references to arbitration in the case of—(a) English business tenancies,(b) Welsh business tenancies, or(c) English business tenancies and Welsh business tenancies.”Member’s explanatory statementThe amendment would clarify that the power to extend the period for making references to arbitration can be exercised for English business tenancies or for Welsh business tenancies only, as well as for both.

7: Clause 9, page 7, line 13, leave out subsection (5)Member’s explanatory statementThe amendment would omit a definition that is redundant if Lord Grimstone’s proposed amendment to Clause 23 at page 14, line 27 is made.

Amendments 6 and 7 agreed.

Clause 10: Requirements for making a reference to arbitration

Amendments 8 and 9 not moved.

Clause 19: Arbitration fees and expenses

Amendments 10 to 12 not moved.

Clause 20: Oral hearings

Amendments 13 and 14 not moved.

Clause 21: Guidance

Amendment 15 not moved.

Clause 23: Temporary moratorium on enforcement of protected rent debts