Energy Bill [HL]

I think I have answered that point, and I answered it on the previous batch of amendments. There is a guideline of EPC band E. The noble Baroness asked what the guideline is; that is it, and I have said it on a number of occasions. It is incumbent upon the local authority, because of not only its own carbon targets but its authority targets, to ensure that that property delivers that standard. Therefore it will use what powers the local authority has and what power the Local Government Association decides to use to make them fulfil their own carbon commitments. As I said on the previous group of amendments, it is not for us to be prescriptive to the local authority, other than in respect of the broader picture of what we are trying to achieve and what the Government are trying to achieve. It is up to the local authority to achieve its carbon reduction targets and its home improvement targets. Amendment 20TA withdrawn. Amendments 20U to 20Y not moved. Clause 37 agreed. Clause 38 : Further provision about domestic energy efficiency regulations: England and Wales Clause 38 : Further provision about domestic energy efficiency regulations: England and Wales Amendment 20YA not moved. Clause 38 agreed. Clause 39 : Sanctions for the purposes of domestic energy efficiency regulations: England and Wales Amendment 20Z Clause 39 : Sanctions for the purposes of domestic energy efficiency regulations: England and Wales Amendment 20Z Moved by