London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Bill

When the Minister began, I thought that he overlooked the fact that Clause 4(3) does not require the ODA always to apply the matters that have been referred to, but only to ““have regard”” to them. He later used that terminology but not, I am sorry to say, persuasively enough to prevent me returning to this on Report and possibly confining my amendment to subsection (3)(b). The example that he gave was not persuasive in respect of Amendment No. 23, which extends the context from Clause 4 to the whole of the Act. To say that when the ODA undertakes street cleaning it does not need to have regard to sustainable development made me write down, ““products and methods””. I should have thought that any authority should have regard to sustainability issues by choosing methods of street cleaning and using products that do not damage the environment. I take issue on that, too, and I thought that I should warn him now, because I might mention it next time. However, noble Lords, who may be flagging as much as I am beginning to, will be glad to hear me say that I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 24 to 29 not moved.] Clause 4 agreed to.