Localism Bill

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for what I hope was a favourable reply. I am certain that the GLA and my noble friend Lady Doocey, who is still a member of the London Assembly, will wish to join me in saying that we seek a common-sense and rational solution to a particular issue that applies to one particular authority, the Greater London Authority. On that constructive note, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 96B withdrawn. Clause 16 agreed. Clause 17 : Voluntary codes of conduct Amendment 97 Clause 17 : Voluntary codes of conduct Amendment 97 Moved by