Commons Bill [HL]

I am grateful to the noble Baroness for opposing that Clause 28 stand part of the Bill. The clause is particularly odd. We have a constitution—my noble friend has been kind enough to send us all the appropriate regulations—and Clause 28(1) says:"““The appropriate national authority must by regulations””" do this, that and the other. Then, it goes on under paragraph (3) to state:"““An order under section 25 may also make provision as to the constitution and administration of a commons association””." In other words, the national authority can tear up the standard constitution and say that it wants something different; or different in different circumstances. So in a sense, what is the point of having a standard constitution? Each commons is different and probably needs a different constitution. I would be most grateful if my noble friend could enlighten me.