My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken on these amendments. I am not going to add much to anything that has been said. On Amendment 8, there is clearly a significant issue in terms of transparency. I had thought that the wording

“V must disclose the information to P if V considers it is reasonable to do so” was a sufficient get-out-of-jail-free card, but I take it that the Government do not feel able to accept that.

I am grateful to the Minister for her reassurances on how the making of returns will function, particularly her comment that one size does not fit all. We have been a bit subjected to one size fits all in some aspects of rating valuation and I am very glad to hear that that will not always be the case. With that, I beg leave to withdraw Amendment 8.

Amendment 8 withdrawn.

Clause 13: Requirements for ratepayers etc to provide information

Amendments 9 to 11 not moved.