I am luxuriating in the experience of having a Parliamentary Private Secretary for the first time in my life. I know why they are so valued.

The clause sets out the procedure for dealing with complaints, which must be made to the local authority

whose area contains the land on which the hedge is situated. Complaints must also be accompanied by any fees that the authority sets. The level of such a fee must not exceed the amount to be specified in regulations made under subsection (7).

Under subsection (2), the local authority may reject the complaint if it considers

''that the complainant has not taken all reasonable steps to resolve''

the matter without involving the authority or if it considers

''that the complaint is frivolous or vexatious''.

I draw attention to that matter because it was raised on Second Reading and answered magnificently by the Minister. Some Members have been concerned that the Bill might contain tools that the frivolous and vexatious could utilise. That is a legitimate concern, and I understand it, but I consider that it has been addressed in the Bill's wording. The exclusion given in subsection (2) was drafted specifically to deal with that concern. Given the absence of hon. Members who raised the matter on Second Reading, I rather hope that they have been satisfied.