Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

That is helpful and I am grateful to the Minister. As we are on this territory—it arises from a point that I made in speaking to the amendment— perhaps I may ask a little more about what has to be spelt out to enable the LBRO to undertake a particular action. I have just been looking at Clause 14, which is the usual ““ancillary powers”” clause. According to subsection (1), the LBRO can do anything necessary or expedient in connection with, or for the purpose of, exercising any of its functions. Four examples are then given in subsection (2), and they are all practical, mechanical matters: entering into agreements, acquiring property and borrowing or investing money. Perhaps I may ask a hypothetical question. Would Clause 14(1) have allowed the inclusion of Clauses 9 and 10, which we have just been debating, if those matters were not spelt out? I ask that without having given any notice. If the Minister would prefer not to answer that question now, I shall be very happy to discuss it following the Committee.