Clause 16 - Directions

Part of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 5:45 pm on 21 June 2005.

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Photo of Paddy Tipping Paddy Tipping Labour, Sherwood 5:45, 21 June 2005

I accept a great deal of what the Minister says, but there is some disparity between clause 15, where the guidance is out for consultation, and clause 16, where it is not. However, it would be helpful if the Minister could give practical examples of how clause 16 might be used. Perhaps he could provide some reassurance for the many people who want true independence by outlining situations in which clause 16 directions might be used.