Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

I am grateful, but the whole argument about local authorities is hypothetical because we have not yet changed the law. I notice that I was immediately interrupted, quite properly, when I dared to mention local authorities. However, I notice that no one got on their feet so quickly when I mentioned the example of the fire service, which is a public authority. It would have to change its habits and customs if the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville, went through. I suppose I have rather invited the interruption that is now going to happen.