Climate Change Bill [HL]

moved Amendment No. 152: 152: Clause 27, page 14, line 37, at end insert— ““(4A) It is the duty of the Committee, acting through the Adaptation Sub-Committee, to provide expert advice to the Secretary of State in relation to— (a) the preparation of, and the adequacy of, any programme under section 49 to address the risks identified in the most recent report under section 48; (b) the contribution of the objectives, proposals and policies mentioned in section 49(1) to sustainable development; (c) any assessment for the second and each subsequent programme of the progress made towards implementing those objectives, proposals and policies set out in earlier programmes as required by section 49(3); and (d) the need for directions by the Secretary of State to a reporting authority under section 52.”” On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendments Nos. 153 to 155 not moved.]