Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill

Before my hon. Friend becomes too enthusiastic, does he agree that the original wording in the Bill makes it clear that the Secretary of State will take the action? Sadly, all the amendment would do is allow the Secretary of State to use his discretion in determining whether action should be taken locally or regionally. Why does my hon. Friend, even in the early stages of his remarks, appear to imply that we should be hopeful that the anomalies, which he is about to describe in some detail, could be corrected by the Secretary of State, of all people?