Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I support the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. A theme running throughout this part of the legislation is that there is too much prescription. To a certain extent, that would put people off petitions rather than help. As I said the other day, I hope that the Minister will take this away and think again. The provisions are far too prescriptive—very much teaching grandmother to suck eggs. Please look at this again, for everyone’s benefit. I support the opposition to the Question whether Clause 19 should stand part of the Bill.